/dɪˈstɪŋkt/· adjective
科学B1
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Chinese meaning
明显不同的；独特的
清楚分明,与众不同
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抹香鲸靠近船只时点击声模式独特
Example
The pattern is so distinct that the scientists who identified it said they can now use it to predict when ships are nearby.
这一模式非常明显,以至于发现它的科学家表示,他们现在可以用它来预测附近是否有船只经过。
Source: The Guardian · 22 Jul 2026
Background ✎
研究人员发现,抹香鲸在船只靠近时会改变点击声模式,借此可预判附近船只。
Roots · etymology
源自拉丁 distinguere(区分)
- di-/dis-(分开) + stinguere(刺,标记)
Collocations
- distinct pattern / distinct from / distinctly different
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