distinguish /disˈtiŋɡwiʃ/ vt. & vi. 区别，区分；看清，识别：Can you distinguish cotton cloth from linen? 你能把棉布和亚麻布区别开来吗? Can you distinguish the twins apart? 你能把这双胞胎分出来吗? ［考句］ It is important to distinguish between the rules of grammar and the conventions of written language. 分清语法规则和书面语言的惯例是很重要的。He was distinguished from the other boys by his height. 高大的个子使他与别的男孩相区别。
distinguishable /disˈtiŋɡwiʃəbl/ adj. 可区别的，可辨别的：The male bird is barely distinguishable from the female.雄鸟和雌鸟几乎无法辨别。
