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1 distinction
[dɪ'stɪŋkʃn]1) (differentiation) distinzione f.2) (difference) differenza f.3) (pre-eminence) merito m.to have the distinction of doing — (have the honour) avere l'onore di fare; (be the only one) avere la particolarità di fare
4) (elegance) distinzione f., raffinatezza f.5) (specific honour) decorazione f., onorificenza f.6) scol. univ. menzione f.* * *[-ʃən]1) ((the making of) a difference: He makes no distinction between male and female employees with regard to pay.) distinzione2) (a grade awarded that indicates outstanding ability or achievement: She passed her exams with distinction.) distinzione; riconoscimento* * *[dɪ'stɪŋkʃn]1) (differentiation) distinzione f.2) (difference) differenza f.3) (pre-eminence) merito m.to have the distinction of doing — (have the honour) avere l'onore di fare; (be the only one) avere la particolarità di fare
4) (elegance) distinzione f., raffinatezza f.5) (specific honour) decorazione f., onorificenza f.6) scol. univ. menzione f. -
2 HE
abbr. His, Her Excellency Sua Eccellenza (SE)* * *[hi:] 1. pronoun1) (a male person or animal already spoken about: When I spoke to John, he told me he had seen you.) egli, lui2) (any (male) person: He who hesitates is lost.) colui2. noun(a male person or animal: Is a cow a he or a she?) lui, maschio- he-- he-man* * *HEsigla* * *abbr. His, Her Excellency Sua Eccellenza (SE)
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