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as distinct from phrase rather than: 而不是 She's a personal assistant, as distinct from a secretary.她是私人助理而不是秘书。 The rate of increase, as distinct from the amount of the increase, is really what's important here. Material comfort was seen as distinct from overall happiness. To be a lover of nature, as distinct from a lover of perfectly tended gardens, is to reject pesticides and herbicides in all their forms. I like to think that our staff work with us, as distinct from working for us. See also
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