8.a difference of opinion意见的分歧;看法的不同
Was there a difference of opinion over what to do with the Nobel Prize money?在如何利用那笔诺贝尔奖金的问题上有不同意见吗?
9.to make a difference
(have effect)有影响;起作用
When it comes to your general health, where you live can make a difference.就总体健康状况而言, 住在哪里会有一定的影响。
It certainly made a difference having Sandra here to help.有桑德拉在这儿帮忙, 情况当然是两样啦。
(be beneficial)带来好的影响;有所作为
As a teacher you know you can make a difference.作为老师, 你知道你可以对别人产生影响。
Like most of my colleagues, I came into politics because I wanted to make a difference.和大多数同事一样, 我从政是因为想要有所作为。