英语词汇“different”的释义、区别辨析及用法例句-英语同义词词典

differentdifferent /ˈdɪfərənt/ adjective 1 not the same► different

not the same:

The two brothers are very different from each other in looks and in personality.

You look different - have you had a haircut?

“Wait” and “weight” have different spellings, but the same pronunciation.

► not like

completely different from another person or thing:

The movie was not like the book. They changed just about everything.

► unlike

unlike means the same as not like, but is more formal and can be used at the beginning of a sentence:

He is unlike any other person I’ve ever met.

Unlike me, she is very good at art.

► distinct AWL

if two things are distinct, they are clearly different and separate from each other:

Spanish and Portuguese are two distinct languages.

► dissimilar AWL (formal)

very different and not like anyone or anything else:

They were both engineers, but otherwise were as dissimilar as steel and silk.

► contrasting AWL

two or more things that are contrasting are very different from each other and are almost opposites of each other:

The two judges have contrasting views on what the law means.

Choose a shirt in a contrasting color to make the outfit more exciting.

► contradictory AWL

if two things are contradictory, they are different and cannot both be true:

The two witnesses’ descriptions of what happened are contradictory, so one of them must be lying.

► incompatible AWL

if two ideas or methods are incompatible, they are so different that they cannot be used or exist together:

Many doctors think that helping a dying patient to die is incompatible with their promise to save people from death.

➔ You can also use incompatible about people who are so different that they cannot have a good relationship or work well together: Sara and Eduardo married very quickly, and after realizing they were incompatible, they got divorced.

► inconsistent AWL

dealing in different ways with situations or people that are the same:

It is inconsistent to send some people to jail and give other people a fine for the same crime.

ANTONYMS ➔ see same ➔ see opposite2, special1ADVERBS: differentYou can make the adjectives different, distinct, and inconsistent into adverbs by using an -ly ending: “Wait” and “weight” sound the same, but they are spelled differently. | The two types of tree are similar, but their leaves are distinctly different. | The rules were applied inconsistently, so some students were allowed to do things that other students were punished for.2 including many different things or people► varied AWL

including many different things or people:

It is important to have a varied diet that includes many different foods.

► diverse AWL

including very different things or people:

A diverse group of people – from teenagers to the elderly – expressed their opinions of the plan.

► varying

having different levels or amounts of something:

The students have varying levels of ability, from beginners to advanced learners.

➔ GRAMMAR: Varying is always used before a nounː The books are good for children of varying ages.

单词	different
例句	differentdifferent /ˈdɪfərənt/ adjective 1 not the same► different not the same: The two brothers are very different from each other in looks and in personality. You look different - have you had a haircut? “Wait” and “weight” have different spellings, but the same pronunciation. ► not like completely different from another person or thing: The movie was not like the book. They changed just about everything. ► unlike unlike means the same as not like, but is more formal and can be used at the beginning of a sentence: He is unlike any other person I’ve ever met. Unlike me, she is very good at art. ► distinct AWL if two things are distinct, they are clearly different and separate from each other: Spanish and Portuguese are two distinct languages. ► dissimilar AWL (formal) very different and not like anyone or anything else: They were both engineers, but otherwise were as dissimilar as steel and silk. ► contrasting AWL two or more things that are contrasting are very different from each other and are almost opposites of each other: The two judges have contrasting views on what the law means. Choose a shirt in a contrasting color to make the outfit more exciting. ► contradictory AWL if two things are contradictory, they are different and cannot both be true: The two witnesses’ descriptions of what happened are contradictory, so one of them must be lying. ► incompatible AWL if two ideas or methods are incompatible, they are so different that they cannot be used or exist together: Many doctors think that helping a dying patient to die is incompatible with their promise to save people from death. ➔ You can also use incompatible about people who are so different that they cannot have a good relationship or work well together: Sara and Eduardo married very quickly, and after realizing they were incompatible, they got divorced. ► inconsistent AWL dealing in different ways with situations or people that are the same: It is inconsistent to send some people to jail and give other people a fine for the same crime. ANTONYMS ➔ see same ➔ see opposite2, special1ADVERBS: differentYou can make the adjectives different, distinct, and inconsistent into adverbs by using an -ly ending: “Wait” and “weight” sound the same, but they are spelled differently. \| The two types of tree are similar, but their leaves are distinctly different. \| The rules were applied inconsistently, so some students were allowed to do things that other students were punished for.2 including many different things or people► varied AWL including many different things or people: It is important to have a varied diet that includes many different foods. ► diverse AWL including very different things or people: A diverse group of people – from teenagers to the elderly – expressed their opinions of the plan. ► varying having different levels or amounts of something: The students have varying levels of ability, from beginners to advanced learners. ➔ GRAMMAR: Varying is always used before a nounː The books are good for children of varying ages.
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