difference

英 ['dɪf(ə)r(ə)ns] 美 ['dɪfrəns]
  • n. 差异;不同;争执

英文词源


difference (n.)
mid-14c., from Old French difference (12c.) "difference, distinction; argument, dispute," from Latin differentia "diversity, difference," from differentem (nominative differens), present participle of differre "to set apart" (see differ). Sense of "a quarrel" first attested late 14c. Colloquial phrase what's the diff? first recorded 1896.

双语例句


1. The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do.
你是什么样的人和你想成为什么样的之间的差距就是,你做了什么。

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2. There has always been a difference between community radio and commercial radio.
社区广播电台和商业广播电台一直是有区别的。

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3. For a beach resort with a difference, try Key West.
如果想去一个与众不同的海滨度假胜地,那就去基韦斯特吧。

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4. The only difference between us is the colour of our skins.
我们之间唯一的差别就是肤色。

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5. Research shows a wide difference in tastes around the country.
研究表明全国各地的口味大有不同。

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