distinguish/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
vt., vi.1. 辨别；辨认I can distinguish them at a distance.从远处我能认出他们。
2. （常与from, between连用）区别；区分Can you distinguish the different musical instruments playing now?你能区分出正在演奏的各种不同的乐器吗？
Can you distinguish between those two objects?你能区分那两个物体吗？
3. （常与from连用）使别于；有…特点Speeches distinguishes man from the animals.言语使人区别于动物。
Elephants are distinguished by their long noses / trunks.象因为有长鼻子而有别于其他动物。
4. 使杰出；使扬名The monitor distinguished himself by his performance in the examination.班长在考试中成绩优异，因而显得突出。
The young officer distinguished himself many times in battle.这个年青军官屡建战功。