diff
diff — 名詞
1. the amount or way in which two or more things are not the same — a shortened, in
差異；差別
兩者不相同的程度
the amount or way in which two or more things are not the same — a shortened, informal form of the word 'difference'.
There is a noticeable diff between the summer and winter hotel rates.
夏季和冬季的飯店價格之間有很明顯的差異。
diff + between + two things
Chiara could not see any diff between the two shades of blue paint.
Chiara 看不出這兩種藍色油漆色調之間有任何差別。
Can you tell me the diff between the three mobile phone plans?
你能告訴我這三種手機方案的差異在哪裡嗎？
The price diff between the laptop models was less than fifty dollars.
這兩款筆電型號之間的價差不到五十美元。
Ezra asked what the diff was between tap water and bottled water.
Ezra 問自來水和瓶裝水之間有什麼差別。
- difference
the full, neutral form suitable for all registers
- gap
emphasises a large or significant difference between positions or levels
- disparity
more formal; suggests an unfair or unequal difference
- sameness
the quality of being identical or very similar
- similarity
a point or way in which things are alike
文法句型
diff + between + plural noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in fixed phrases such as 'what's the diff?' and 'same diff'. Avoid this short form in formal academic or business writing.
常見錯誤
2. in computing, a tool or command that compares two text files and shows which lin
比對
比較電腦檔案差異的程式或結果
in computing, a tool or command that compares two text files and shows which lines differ; the report produced by that tool is also called a diff.
Nila ran a diff on the two versions of the configuration file.
Nila 針對設定檔的兩個版本跑了一次比對。
collocation: run a diff + on [file]
When Liam compared the two website files, the diff tool highlighted every line that had changed.
Liam 比較兩個網站檔案時，比對工具標出了所有變動過的行。
Before submitting the updated file, Andrés checked the diff output carefully.
在提交更新檔案之前，Andrés 仔細檢查了比對結果。
Ryo saved the diff output to show his editor which parts of the article had changed.
Ryo 把比對結果存下來，好讓編輯知道文章哪些部分被改過。
- comparison
a general term; less technical than 'diff'
- delta
jargon for the set of changes between two versions
文法句型
run + diff
diff + between + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used as a proper noun ('diff') to refer to the standard Unix comparison utility. The output of the tool can also be called a diff.
常見錯誤
3. a shortened, informal name for the differential gear — the part of a vehicle tha
差速器
讓車輪以不同速度轉動的齒輪裝置
a shortened, informal name for the differential gear — the part of a vehicle that lets the wheels on the same axle turn at different speeds when going around corners.
The mechanic said the rear diff was leaking oil and would need to be repaired soon.
技師說後差速器在漏油，需要盡快修理。
collocation: rear diff / front diff
A damaged diff can make a grinding noise when the car turns a corner.
差速器故障時，汽車轉彎會發出刺耳的金屬摩擦聲。
Christopher checked the diff oil level in his old pickup truck to see if it needed a top-up.
Christopher 檢查了他那輛老舊小貨車的差速器油量，看是否需要補充。
Mert had to replace the front diff after driving over a large rock on the trail.
Mert 在越野時撞到一塊大石頭，不得不更換前差速器。
- differential
the full technical term; 'differential gear' is also used
- differential gear
the complete, formal name
用法筆記
Common in automotive repair contexts and among car enthusiasts. Always refers to the differential — not the gearbox or transmission.
常見錯誤
diff — 形容詞
1. not the same as another thing or person — a shortened, very informal form of the
不同的
非正式口語中「不同」的說法
not the same as another thing or person — a shortened, very informal form of the word 'different'.
This jacket is totally diff from the one I saw in the catalogue.
這件外套跟我之前在型錄上看到的完全不同。
informal: be + diff + from
Salma's ideas about the project were diff from everyone else on the team.
Salma 對這個專案的想法跟團隊裡其他人都不同。
Inês said the new album sounds diff from their earlier songs.
Inês 說這張新專輯聽起來跟他們早期的歌不一樣。
The atmosphere at the two cafés is diff, even though the menu is the same.
那兩家咖啡店的氣氛不同，即使菜單一模一樣。
- different
the standard, neutral adjective suitable for all contexts
- not alike
a more explicit way of saying two things differ
- contrasting
formal register; emphasises clear differences side by side
文法句型
something + be + diff + from + something
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively in casual speech and text messages. Never used in formal writing, where the full adjective 'different' should be used instead.