early 15c., from Old French distinctif and directly from Medieval Latin distinctivus, from Latin distinct-, past participle of distinguere (see distinguish). Meaning "markedly individual" is from 1580s. Related: Distinctively; distinctiveness.
雙語例句
1. Chick peas have a distinctive, delicious and nutty flavour.
鷹嘴豆有獨特可口的堅果風(fēng)味。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Cooking with the lid on gives the food that distinctive smoky flavour.
蓋上蓋子做會讓這種食物有一種熏制般的獨特風(fēng)味。
來自柯林斯例句
3. All their beds were distinctive; Mac'swas an iron affair with brass knobs.
他們的床都各具特色；馬克的床是張帶球形黃銅柱頭的鐵家伙。
來自柯林斯例句
4. When Miles Davis died, jazz was robbed of its most distinctive voice.