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distinctive

/dɪstɪŋktɪv/

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1 · adjective

of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing; - Curtis Wilkie

独特的；与众不同的

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The bird has a distinctive blue stripe on its wings.
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这只鸟的翅膀上有一道醒目的蓝色条纹。
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Pronunciation: /dɪstɪŋktɪv/

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