1. distinguish
(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 between those two objects? 你能区分那两个物体吗?
(3)distinguish oneself 显扬自己;使自己扬名
The man distinguishes himself by his wisdom这个人因智慧而扬名。
拓展:be distinguished from不同于……;与……加以区别
distinguish …from …辨别,把……和……区别开
be distinguished by 以……为特征