differentiate
US /ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃi.eɪt/
UK /ˌdɪf.əˈren.ʃi.eɪt/
動詞
1.
區分, 辨別
recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something) different
範例:
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It's hard to differentiate between the two identical twins.
很難區分這兩個同卵雙胞胎。
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We need to differentiate our product from the competition.
我們需要將我們的產品與競爭對手區分開來。
2.
分化, 發展
make or become different in the process of growth or development
範例:
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Cells begin to differentiate into specialized tissues.
細胞開始分化成專門的組織。
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The species has differentiated into several distinct forms.
該物種已分化為幾種不同的形式。