mindmap root((不同)) distinct indicates that something is distinguished by the mind or eye as being apart or different from others: each and every bowl is hand-decorated and ~. separate often stresses lack of connection in space or time or a difference in identity between the things in question: the two schools are ~ and unequal. several indicates distinctness, difference, or separation from similar items: a survey of the ~ opinions of the new building. discrete strongly emphasizes individuality and lack of material connection DESPITE apparent similarity or continuity: two ~ issues are being confused here. 两个独自的问题 离散数学discrete mathematics