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IELTS BNC: 528 COCA: 496
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noun /ˈdɪfrəns/
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    [C/U] something that makes one thing or person not the same as another thing or person 差别；差异

    cultural/social/political differences 文化/社会/政治差别

    difference between :

    What's the difference between these two computers? 这两台计算机有什么差别？

    difference in :

    There's a big difference in the attitudes of town and country people. 城里人和乡下人的态度大不相同。

    slight/subtle/minor differences :

    There are subtle differences in their arrangement of the music. 他们对音乐的改编有细微的差别。

    significant/marked/major difference :

    the significant difference in sound quality between CDs and records CD和唱片之间音质的巨大差别

    crucial/essential/fundamental difference :

    The fundamental difference between John and Jake is their attitudes to money. 约翰和杰克的根本区别在于他们对钱的态度。

     Synonyms and related words
    Difference and differences: difference, contrast, distinction...
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    [C] [usually singular] the amount by which one thing is different from another thing 差额；差量

    The same car costs £500 less here, which is quite a difference! 同样的车子在这里便宜500英镑，这个差价相当大！

    difference of :

    The winner received 2365 votes, and the runner-up 2348 – a difference of only 17 votes.

    age/price/temperature difference :

    Despite this age difference, they fell in love. 尽管有年龄上的差别，他们还是相爱了。

    There's a world of difference between liking someone and wanting to marry them. 喜欢某人和想跟他们结婚之间差别很大。

     Synonyms and related words
    Difference and differences: difference, contrast, distinction...
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    differences

    [plural] disagreements about something 分歧

    trying to smooth out differences between them 试图消除他们之间的分歧

    have your differences :

    Joe and I have had our differences, but we work well together. 我和乔有分歧，但我们一起工作得很好。

    resolve/settle your differences :

    The two parties agreed to settle their differences. 两党就解决双方的分歧达成了一致。

    irreconcilable differences (=disagreements that cannot be settled) 不可调和的分歧 :

    Journalists were told the talks had broken down because of irreconcilable differences. 记者被告知会谈因分歧不可调和而破裂。

     Synonyms and related words
    Arguments: argument, disagreement, conflict...
Get It Right!: difference
When you are talking about a way in which two people or things are different, use the pattern a difference in something ( not ‘difference of' or ‘difference about'):
✗ There is a big difference of grammar between Japanese and English.
✓ There is a big difference in grammar between Japanese and English.
✗ There are major differences about language and customs in various areas in Korea.
✓ There are major differences in language and customs in various areas in Korea.
You can use difference of with a number or percentage, when you are talking about the amount by which two things are different:
He secured 50.7 per cent of the vote against 49.3 per cent (a difference of 227 votes).
Difference of is also used in the phrase difference of opinion which means ‘a disagreement':
On this issue there is a major difference of opinion between the British government and most business leaders.
Don't use the expression make a difference to mean ‘recognize that two things are different'. Use make/draw a distinction:
✗ Children cannot always make the difference between fiction and reality.
✓ Children cannot always make the distinction between fiction and reality.
The expression make a difference (to) means to have an effect on someone or something, often a positive effect:
Changes to the age of retirement make a difference to the amount of savings people need.
IELTS BNC: 528 COCA: 496
difference

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 1way in which people/things are not the same不同之處ADJECTIVE | VERB + DIFFERENCE | DIFFERENCE + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤big, broad, considerable, dramatic, enormous, great, huge, large, major, profound, radical, real, sharp, substantial, vast, wide大的差別；廣泛的差異；相當大的不同；巨大的差異；主要的差別；徹底的差異；真正的不同；實質性的差異◇A little extra care makes a big difference.稍微多關心一點兒，情況就會大不一樣。◇I noticed a real difference in his attitude.我注意到他的態度真的有所轉變。➤basic, essential, fundamental基本的差別；本質的不同；根本的差異▸➤crucial, important, key, main, significant至關重要的／重要的／關鍵的／主要的／顯著的差異◇A small number of additional jobs can make a crucial difference to economic conditions.少量的外快工作對經濟狀況的改變能起到關鍵作用。◇We found no significant difference between the two groups.我們發現兩組之間並沒有顯著的差異。➤clear, distinct, marked, notable, noticeable, observed, obvious, striking明顯的不同；顯著的差異；值得注意的差別；突出的差別◇There is a striking difference between eastern and western Europe.東歐與西歐差別突出。➤apparent表面上的差別▸➤minor, slight, small, subtle細小的差別；細微的差異▸➤potential潛在的差別▸➤qualitative, statistical質的差異；統計差異▸➤national, regional國家／地區差別▸➤age, class, cultural, ethnic, gender, genetic, physical, psychological, racial, sex, social年齡差別；階級差別；文化差異；民族差異；性別差異；遺傳差異；身體差別；心理差異；種族差別；社會差異▸➤historical, ideological, political歷史／意識形態／政治差異➤structural結構差異▸➤temperature, time溫差；時差◇What's the time difference between New York and Tokyo?紐約與東京的時差是多少？VERB + DIFFERENCE➤make使不一樣；有影響◇The new central heating has made an enormous difference to the house.新的中央供暖系統使這所房子大不一樣。◇What difference does it make if he doesn't have a car?如果他沒有汽車，又會有什麼不同呢？➤mean意味着不同◇One tiny mistake when you're climbing could mean the difference between life and death.爬山時，一個很小的錯誤都有可能意味着生死之別。➤emphasize, exaggerate, focus on, highlight, stress, underline強調差別；誇大差別；專注於差異；着重於不同之處◇We should be focusing on what we have in common rather than emphasizing our differences.我們應該把注意力集中在我們之間的相同之處，而不是相異之處。➤appreciate, be aware of, detect, feel, find, know, note, notice, observe, perceive, recognize, see, spot, tell充分意識到差異；發現差異；感覺到差別；瞭解不同之處；認識到差異；分辨差別◇I found very little difference in price.我發現價格幾乎沒有差別。◇Only an expert would know the difference between the male and the female.只有專家才能分辨這種動物的雌雄。◇Can you spot the difference between these two photos?你能看出這兩張相片有什麼不同嗎 ?◇It's difficult to tell the difference between butterflies and moths.蝴蝶和飛蛾很難區別。➤understand理解差異▸➤explain, illustrate解釋／說明差異▸➤examine, explore, look at調查不同之處；探究差異◇The study explores the differences between the way girls and boys talk.這項研究探討女孩和男孩不同的講話方式。➤compare比較差異▸➤demonstrate, exhibit (formal) , indicate, reveal, show顯示差別◇The questionnaire showed vast differences in what kind of product people want.問卷反映出人們對產品的需求差別很大。➤mark, reflect標明／反映差異◇Our different attitudes to life reflect the differences in our backgrounds.對生活的不同態度反映出自身背景的差異。DIFFERENCE + VERB➤be, lie差別是；不同之處在（於）◇The difference lies in the way the fruit is prepared.差別在於怎樣料理這種水果。➤arise (from sth), exist差別產生（於⋯）；差別存在◇The differences in size arise from the amount of sunshine each plant gets.大小有差別是因為每棵植物所獲得的光照量不同。➤explain sth, reflect sth, suggest sth差異說明⋯／反映⋯／表明⋯PREPOSITION➤difference among⋯之間的差別◇There are few important policy differences among the main parties.主要政黨的重要政策幾乎沒有差別。➤difference between⋯之間的差別◇There's a big difference between reading about skiing and doing it yourself.書本中的滑雪與自己親身滑雪之間是有很大差別的。➤difference from與⋯的不同◇He was very aware of his difference from the other children.他很清楚自己與其他孩子的差別。➤difference in⋯方面的差異◇The difference in price is not very significant.價格差別不是很大。➤difference of⋯的差異◇a crucial difference of emphasis側重點上的關鍵性差異➤difference with對⋯來說的差別◇There is one key difference with the earlier version of the software.該軟件與它較早前的版本有一個關鍵的不同之處。◇The difference with this information service is that it's free.這項信息服務的不同之處在於它是免費的。PHRASES➤a... with a difference別樣的⋯◇If you want a travel destination with a difference, come to Iceland.如果你想過一個別樣的假期，到冰島來吧。➤all the difference in the world天壤之別◇There's all the difference in the world between choosing to do something and being forced to do it.自願去做一件事與被迫去做迥然相異。➤a great deal of difference, a lot of difference巨大的差別◇The extra money will make a lot of difference to us.這筆額外的錢對於我們來說會起很大的作用。➤make all the difference起巨大作用◇Just five minutes' exercise a day could make all the difference.每天鍛煉 5 分鐘就可以使你判若兩人。➤no difference, not much difference沒有差別；差別不大◇There's not much difference between baseball and softball.棒球與壘球差別不大。
difference

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 2sum of money in addition to the sum expected差額VERB + DIFFERENCE➤pay支付差額◇If you decide on the more expensive model, you can bring this one back and pay the difference.如果你決定了更想要貴一點兒的那一款，你可以交回這個，補上差價就可以了。➤make up彌補差額◇He didn't have enough money, but his aunt agreed to make up the difference.他的錢不夠，不過他姨媽答應為他補足差額。➤pocket將差額裝進腰包◇He sold the car for more than he'd paid and pocketed the difference.他以高於買價的價格將車賣掉，賺了差價。➤split (figurative) 折衷◇I wanted to leave early and Ian wanted to leave late, so we split the difference and left at noon.我想早些離開，可伊恩想晚一點，於是我們折衷了一下中午走的。
difference

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 3disagreement分歧ADJECTIVE | VERB + DIFFERENCE | DIFFERENCE + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤irreconcilable, major, serious, sharp不可調和的分歧；重大分歧；嚴重分歧▸➤minor, slight小分歧；輕微的意見不和▸➤outstanding未解決的分歧◇These talks aim to resolve the outstanding differences between the two sides.這些會談的目的是消除雙方尚存的分歧。VERB + DIFFERENCE➤have有分歧◇They have had some minor differences, but in general they get on well together.他們之間存在一些小分歧，不過總的來說相處得還不錯。➤make up, patch up, put aside, reconcile, resolve, settle解決分歧；彌合分歧；擱置分歧；消除分歧◇We're going to get the two sides together to see if they can't settle their differences.我們打算把雙方召集到一起看他們是否能解決分歧。DIFFERENCE + VERB➤arise, emerge, occur分歧產生；分歧出現◇Differences may arise when the young people do not have the same expectations as their parents.年輕人的期望與父母不同時就會出現分歧。➤remain分歧仍然存在◇Although the talks were generally successful, differences remain between the groups.儘管會談整體上是成功的，雙方仍存在分歧。PREPOSITION➤difference as to, difference over關於⋯的分歧◇There were some differences as to how to deal with the crisis.關於如何應對這場危機存在不同的看法。PHRASES➤a difference of opinion意見分歧◇She and Luke had a difference of opinion over how much money they should spend.她與盧克在該花多少錢的問題上發生了爭執。➤have your differences有分歧◇Like any married couple, we have our differences.和其他所有的夫婦一樣，我們之間也存在分歧。
IELTS BNC: 528 COCA: 496
difference noun
⇨ difference (the differences between the two systems) ⇨ debate (a difference of opinion) ⇨ rest 1 (a difference in price) difference

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difference ♦︎ contrast ♦︎ distinction ♦︎ variation ♦︎ imbalance ♦︎ variance ♦︎ disparity ♦︎ divergenceThese are all words for the way in which people or things are not like each other. 这些词均表示差别、不同之处。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a difference / a contrast / a distinction / a variation / an imbalance / a variance / a disparity / a divergence between A and B◆a difference / a contrast / a variation / an imbalance / a variance / a disparity / a divergence in sth◆a huge difference / contrast / variation / imbalance / disparity◆a considerable difference / contrast / variation / imbalance / variance / disparity / divergence◆a major / fundamental difference / contrast / distinction / variation / imbalance◆a clear difference / contrast / distinction / variation / disparity◆a slight difference / variation / variance / divergence◆a regional / gender difference / variation / imbalance◆to show a difference / a contrast / a distinction / a variation / an imbalance / a variance / a disparity / a divergence◆to see / be aware of / look at a difference / contrast / distinction / variation◆to highlight a difference / contrast / distinction / variation / disparity◆to explain a difference / a distinction / a variation / an imbalance / a variance / a disparity / a divergence◆to cause a difference / a variation / an imbalance / a divergence◆to make a difference / contrast / distinction■ difference [countable, uncountable] the way in which two people or things are not like each other; the way in which sb/sth has changed 差别；差异；变化（之处）◆There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries.这两国的教育制度没有重大差别。◆She noticed a marked difference in the children on her second visit.第二次来访时她注意到了孩子们明显的变化。◆What a difference! You look great with your hair like that.真是判若两人！你梳这种发型真是太好看了。◆I can never tell the difference (= distinguish) between the twins.我从来都分不清这对双胞胎谁是谁。OPP similarity ⇨ similarity ■ contrast [countable, uncountable] a difference between two or more people or things that you can see clearly when they are compared or put close together; the fact of comparing two or more things in order to show the differences between them 明显的差异；对比；对照◆There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West.东西方文化之间存在着明显的差异。◆A wool jacket with silk trousers provides an interesting contrast in texture.毛料上衣配真丝长裤，质地上的差异相映成趣。◆The company lost $7 million this quarter in contrast to a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier.该公司本季度亏损了700万元，与去年同期的620万元盈利形成了对比。◆The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood.她童年时的贫困处境与她在好莱坞的生活有着天壤之别。◆When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast.看看他们的新系统，我们的系统就显得非常陈旧过时了。  see also contrast ⇨ compare 1 , contrast ⇨ conflict verb ■ distinction [countable] (rather formal) a clear difference between two or more people or things that are similar or related 显著区别；显著差异◆Philosophers did not make a distinction between arts and science.哲学家过去没有把艺术和科学截然分开。◆She tends to blur the distinctions between family and friends.她往往把家人和朋友混淆起来。ⓘ In this meaning, distinction is often used in the phrase make/draw a distinction between A and B, to talk about a difference that people see when they carefully examine things that might at first seem very similar. 表达此义时，distinction常用在短语make/draw a distinction between A and B中，表示经仔细观察而发现乍看起来非常相似的事物之间的差别◆We need to draw a distinction between democratic socialism and social democracy.我们需要把民主社会主义与社会民主主义区别开来。   see also distinguish ⇨ distinguish 1 2 ■ variation [countable, uncountable] the way in which people or things are not like each other 变异；差异；差别◆There may be striking variations within a species.同一个物种可能存在着差异甚大的变种。◆regional variations in voting patterns不同地区在投票方式上的差别◆There is considerable variation in tastes across the country.全国各地的人口味大不相同。◆There is little variation by sex or social class in these attitudes.不论性别或社会阶层，人们大多采取这些态度。ⓘ Variation is usually used to talk about differences that are apparent between groups of people or things, especially in different places, regions and cultures. * variation通常用来指不同地方、区域或文化的人或事物间的显著差别◆local / regional / geographical / environmental / climatic / cultural / ethnic variation地方／区域／地理／环境／气候／文化／种族差异   see also variation ⇨ change noun 1 ■ imbalance ɪmˈbæləns [countable, uncountable] (rather formal or technical 术语) a situation in which two or more things are not the same size or are treated differently, in a way that is unfair or causes problems 失衡；不平衡；不公平◆a global imbalance of / in power全球性权力失衡◆Attempts are being made to redress (= put right) the imbalance between our import and export figures.我们正努力纠正进出口的不平衡。◆Postnatal depression is usually due to hormonal imbalance.产后抑郁症通常是荷尔蒙失调引起的。 OPP balance ⓘ A balance is a situation in which different things exist in equal, correct or good amounts. * balance指不同事物并存时平衡、均衡的状态◆Try to keep a balance between work and relaxation.尽量保持工作与休闲均衡。◆This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions.这份报纸一贯坚持报道不同的意见，不偏不倚。 ■ variance ˈveəriəns; NAmE ˈveriəns, ˈværiəns [uncountable, countable] (formal) the amount by which sth changes or is different from sth else 变化幅度；差额◆There is considerable variance in pay across the company.公司上下的薪水差别幅度相当大。◆a note with subtle variances of pitch音高有细微变化的音符■ disparity dɪˈspærəti [uncountable, countable] (formal) a difference, especially one connected with an unfair situation or unfair treatment （尤指不公正所引起的）不同，差别，差异◆The wide disparity between rich and poor was highlighted.特别强调了贫富差距悬殊的问题。◆There are growing regional disparities in economic prosperity.在经济繁荣方面，区域差别越来越大。■ divergence daɪˈvɜːdʒəns; NAmE daɪˈvɜːrdʒəns [countable, uncountable] (formal) the amount by which sth is different from sth else 差异；分歧◆There is a wide divergence of opinion within the group.群体内部存在着严重的意见分歧。NOTE 辨析 Variance or divergence? Variance is used especially in technical contexts, for example when analysing figures; divergence is used especially to talk about the opinions or views of groups of people. * variance尤用于专业语境，如数字分析；divergence尤与opinion和view搭配，指群体间的意见分歧◆considerable divergence in pay ◆a wide variance of opinion

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