/ˌdɪfəˈrenʃl ||; ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/noun[C] 1 a differential (between A and B) a difference in the amount, value or size of sth, especially the difference in rates of pay for people doing different work in the same industry or profession 差别（尤指同一行业中不同工种的工资差别）
2 (also ˌdifferential ˈgear) a GEAR that makes it possible for a vehicle's back wheels to turn around at different speeds when going around corners （汽车的）分速器，差速器