different
This word describes things that are not the same as each other. It is used to show a contrast between two or more people, places, or objects.
例句
3 / 5My sister and I have different eye colors.
My sister and I have different eye colors.
The committee reviewed several different proposals.
The committee reviewed several different proposals.
Let's try a different pizza place tonight.
Let's try a different pizza place tonight.
词族
记忆技巧
Think of 'DIFFerence' as things that 'DRIFT' apart; they are no longer together or the same.
快速测验
My cat is ________ from your cat.
正确!
正确答案是: different
例句
My sister and I have different eye colors.
everydayMy sister and I have different eye colors.
The committee reviewed several different proposals.
formalThe committee reviewed several different proposals.
Let's try a different pizza place tonight.
informalLet's try a different pizza place tonight.
Researchers observed different results in each study.
academicResearchers observed different results in each study.
We need a different strategy to increase our sales.
businessWe need a different strategy to increase our sales.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
different strokes for different folks
different strokes for different folks
in a different league
in a different league
sing a different tune
sing a different tune
容易混淆的词
Different means not the same, while difficult means hard to do.
使用说明
In British English, 'different to' is common, while in American English, 'different from' is more standard.
常见错误
Learners often say 'different than' or 'different to'; 'different from' is usually the safest choice in most contexts.
记忆技巧
Think of 'DIFFerence' as things that 'DRIFT' apart; they are no longer together or the same.
词源
From Latin 'differentem', meaning 'setting apart' or 'diverging'.
语法模式
文化背景
In Western cultures, being 'different' is often seen as a positive sign of individuality.
快速测验
My cat is ________ from your cat.
正确!
正确答案是: different
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更多comparison词汇
other
A1Refers to a person or thing that is different or distinct from the one already mentioned. It is also used to indicate something additional or remaining in a set.
same
A1The word 'same' is used to describe things or people that are identical or not different from each other. It indicates that two or more things are exactly alike in every way or are the very same entity.
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