1. | 清晰的；清楚的；明白的；明显的easily or clearly heard, seen, felt, etc. |
There was a distinct smell of gas. 有一股明显的煤气味。 | |
His voice was quiet but every word was distinct. 他说话声音不大，但字字清晰。 |
2. | 截然不同的；有区别的；不同种类的clearly different or of a different kind |
The results of the survey fell into two distinct groups. 调查结果分为截然不同的两组。 | |
Jamaican reggae music is quite distinct from North American jazz or blues. 牙买加的雷盖音乐完全不同于北美的爵士乐或布鲁斯音乐。 | |
rural areas, as distinct from major cities 完全不同于大城市的农村地区 |
3. | [obn] 确定无疑的；确实的；确切的used to emphasize that you think an idea or situation definitely exists and is important |
Being tall gave Tony a distinct advantage. 托尼个子高是个明显的优势。 | |
I had the distinct impression I was being watched. 我确实感到有人在监视我。 | |
A strike is now a distinct possibility. 目前罢工确有可能发生。 |
