c. 1600, "separate," past participle adjective from distinguish. Sense of "famous, celebrated," recorded from 1714; meaning "having an air of distinction" is from 1748.
雙語例句
1. All objects are vetted by a distinguished panel of experts.
所有物品都交由一個(gè)著名的專家小組檢查鑒定。
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2. She was surely the most distinguished queen consort we have had.
毫無疑問她是我們擁有的最為出眾的王后。
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3. The medal bears the inscription "For distinguished service".
獎(jiǎng)?wù)律峡逃小肮鬃吭健钡淖謽印?/dd>
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4. He had a distinguished record as a chaplain.
作為一個(gè)牧師他成就卓著。
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5. They distinguished themselves at the Battle of Assaye.