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distinguished

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++dis·tin·guished /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/ ●●○ adjective  1 SUCCESSFULsuccessful, respected, and admired 卓越的,杰出的 a long and distinguished career 漫长而卓越的职业生涯2 IMPORTANTdressed in neat and attractive clothes that are worn by adults, not looking like a young person 衣着高雅的,气度不凡的 a tall distinguished figure in a dark suit 穿深色套装、气度非凡的高大身影
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distinguishedHis range of subjects was enormous; his prose distinctive, lucid, and distinguished.He quit his job at Cornell, ending a distinguished academic career.But why should Oxford be so coy about a man who may turn out to be one of its most distinguished alumni?Alfred was an interesting, bright, complex, difficult man, also of a distinguished lineage.a tall, distinguished-looking manHe made the priesthood and exercised a distinguished ministry.Recommendations for exemptions are made only for experienced and distinguished teachers of law who have established links with the profession.Ms. Dixon comes from a distinguished Washington family.
dis·tin·guished adjectiveChineseSyllable
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distinguished
distinguished /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/ adjective
1. successful, respected, and admired:
    a long and distinguished career
2. dressed in neat and attractive clothes that are worn by adults, not looking like a young person:
    a tall distinguished figure in a dark suit


dis·tin·guishedBrE /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/ 🔊NAmE /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/ 🔊 adjectivevery successful and admired by other people 卓越的;杰出的;著名的a distinguished career in medicine在医学领域的辉煌生涯having an appearance that makes sb look important or that makes people admire or respect them 显得重要的;高贵的;有尊严的I think grey hair makes you look very distinguished. 我认为灰白的头发使你看上去特别可敬。🔊🔊