distinct

異なる、別個の

他のものとは明らかに違う、または別のものとして存在する。

やさしい英語で： Clearly different from something else, or existing as a separate thing.

• The two groups are distinct.
• We identified three distinct types of problem.
• Her role is distinct from mine.

使い方： distinct from something (This species is distinct from the others.)

類義語： different, separate

反対語： identical

よく使う表現： distinct from something, distinct groups, two distinct types

明確な、はっきりした

感情や可能性、利点などがはっきり認められる。

やさしい英語で： Clearly noticeable or definite, especially when describing a feeling, chance, or benefit.

• This gives us a distinct advantage.
• There is a distinct possibility of rain.
• I had the distinct impression that she wanted to leave.

類義語： definite, clear, noticeable

よく使う表現： distinct advantage, distinct possibility, distinct impression

はっきりした、明瞭な

見たり聞いたり匂いを嗅いだりして、容易にはっきりわかる。

やさしい英語で： Clear enough to see, hear, smell, or otherwise notice easily.

• We heard a distinct click.
• The mountain’s outline became more distinct as the fog lifted.
• There was a distinct smell of smoke in the hall.

類義語： clear, noticeable, perceptible

反対語： indistinct

よく使う表現： distinct outline, distinct sound, distinct smell