3. Here was a chance for me to distinguish myself by inventing something merciful that would catch snakes but not harm them.
distinguish vt. & vi.
(1)辨别;辨认
从远处我能认出他们。 ___________________________
I can distinguish them at a distance.
(2) (常与from, between连用)区别;区分 你能区分那两个物体吗? ________________________________ 应当教育孩子分辨好坏。 Children should be taught to __________________
Can you distinguish between those two objects?
distinguish right from wrong