distinctive [dis'tiŋktiv]

adj.

1. 特别的，特殊的，特有的，独特的，有特色的，有特征的，与众不同的；区别性的，差别性的，差异的

2. 【语言学】区别性的

Something that is distinctive has a special quality or feature which makes it easily recognizable and different from other things of the same type.

eg：His voice was very distinctive.

distinct

adj.

1. 清楚的，一清二楚的，清晰的；明白的，显著的，明显的；不会搞错的；能清楚地识别(或认识)的；线条分明的

2. 不同的，个别的，各别的；有区别的，差异的；单独的，独立的，独特的(from)

3. 性质(或种类)不同的，不同性质的，不同种类的，不相似的(from)

4. 确切的，确实的；明确的，确定无误的，毫无差错的

5. 难得的，罕见的，不一般的，不寻常的；极度的；值得注意的

6. 【逻辑学、数学】相异的，不等的

7. 【植物学】离生的

8. [古语、诗歌用语]浓妆艳抹的，装饰特别的；色彩斑斓的；变化多端的

9. [废语]杰出的，卓著的，卓越的

If something is distinct from something else of the same type, it is different or separate from it.

eg：Engineering and technology are disciplines distinct from one another and from science...

eg：This book is divided into two distinct parts.

If something is distinct, you can hear, see, or taste it clearly.

eg： ...to impart a distinct flavor with a minimum of cooking fat.

If an idea, thought, or intention is distinct, it is clear and definite.

eg：Now that Tony was no longer present, there was a distinct change in her attitude...

You can use distinct to emphasize that something is great enough in amount or degree to be noticeable or important.

eg：Being 6ft 3in tall has some distinct disadvantages!

= definite

If you say that you are talking about one thing as distinct from another, you are indicating exactly which thing you mean.

eg：There's a lot of evidence that oily fish, as distinct from fatty meat, has a beneficial effect.