C1 noun ニュートラル

distinct

/dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type. It also describes something that is clearly perceived, easy to notice, or definitely existing.

例文

3 / 5
1

There are three distinct types of birds living in this specific forest habitat.

There are three separate and different categories of birds living in this specific forest habitat.

2

The court noted a distinct lack of evidence to support the plaintiff's primary claim.

The court noted a clear and obvious absence of evidence to support the plaintiff's primary claim.

3

I have a distinct feeling that we are being watched right now.

I have a very clear and unmistakable feeling that we are being watched right now.

語族

名詞
distinction
Verb
distinguish
副詞
distinctly
形容詞
distinct
関連
distinctness
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'distance'. If two things have 'distance' between them, they are 'distinct' (separate).

クイックテスト

The two brothers have _____ personalities despite being identical twins.

正解!

正解は: distinct

例文

1

There are three distinct types of birds living in this specific forest habitat.

everyday

There are three separate and different categories of birds living in this specific forest habitat.

2

The court noted a distinct lack of evidence to support the plaintiff's primary claim.

formal

The court noted a clear and obvious absence of evidence to support the plaintiff's primary claim.

3

I have a distinct feeling that we are being watched right now.

informal

I have a very clear and unmistakable feeling that we are being watched right now.

4

The study identifies two distinct phases of cellular development during the experiment.

academic

The study identifies two separate and individual phases of cellular development during the experiment.

5

Our company has a distinct advantage over competitors due to our proprietary technology.

business

Our company has a clear and definite advantage over competitors due to our proprietary technology.

語族

名詞
distinction
Verb
distinguish
副詞
distinctly
形容詞
distinct
関連
distinctness

よく使う組み合わせ

distinct advantage a clear or definite benefit
distinct possibility a real or clear chance of something happening
distinct impression a strong and clear feeling about something
distinct lack of a noticeable or obvious absence of
distinct categories completely separate groups

よく使うフレーズ

as distinct from

used to contrast two things that are different

keep distinct

to ensure two things remain separate

distinct from one another

clearly different when compared to each other

よく混同される語

distinct vs distinctive

Distinct means separate or clear, while distinctive means having a quality that makes something easy to recognize or characteristic of a person/thing.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'distinct' when you want to emphasize that two or more things are completely separate entities, or when a quality is so strong it cannot be missed.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use 'distinct' when they mean 'distinctive'. For example, saying a 'distinct smell' is fine, but if the smell is what makes a place unique, 'distinctive' is often the better choice.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'distance'. If two things have 'distance' between them, they are 'distinct' (separate).

📖

語源

From the Latin 'distinctus', the past participle of 'distinguere', meaning to separate by pricking or to keep separate.

文法パターン

often followed by the preposition 'from' used as an attributive adjective before a noun can be used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs

クイックテスト

The two brothers have _____ personalities despite being identical twins.

正解!

正解は: distinct

関連単語

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

役に立った?
まだコメントがありません。最初に考えをシェアしましょう!

無料で言語学習を始めよう

無料で始める