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.
双语例句
1. Chick peas have a distinctive, delicious and nutty flavour.
鹰嘴豆有独特可口的坚果风味。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Cooking with the lid on gives the food that distinctive smoky flavour.
盖上盖子做会让这种食物有一种熏制般的独特风味。
来自柯林斯例句
3. All their beds were distinctive; Mac'swas an iron affair with brass knobs.
他们的床都各具特色；马克的床是张带球形黄铜柱头的铁家伙。
来自柯林斯例句
4. When Miles Davis died, jazz was robbed of its most distinctive voice.
