c. 1600, "separate," past participle adjective from distinguish. Sense of "famous, celebrated," recorded from 1714; meaning "having an air of distinction" is from 1748.
实用例句
1. All objects are vetted by a distinguished panel of experts.
所有物品都交由一个著名的专家小组检查鉴定。来自柯林斯例句
2. She was surely the most distinguished queen consort we have had.
毫无疑问她是我们拥有的最为出众的王后。来自柯林斯例句
3. The medal bears the inscription "For distinguished service".
奖章上刻有“功勋卓越”的字样。来自柯林斯例句
4. He had a distinguished record as a chaplain.
作为一个牧师他成就卓著。来自柯林斯例句
5. They distinguished themselves at the Battle of Assaye.
