English Dictionary

make a difference

動詞

慣用表現 自動詞

(idiomatic, intransitive) To carry out an action, the result of which is a significant change, or an altered circumstance. / (idiomatic, intransitive) To be of importance; to matter.

日本語の意味

行動によって状況に大きな変化や影響をもたらす / 重要である、意味がある

Even small acts of kindness can make a difference in someone's day.

些細な親切でも誰かの一日に変化をもたらすことがある。

意味（1）

(idiomatic, intransitive) To carry out an action, the result of which is a significant change, or an altered circumstance.

I was hoping that, by volunteering at this refuge, I could make a difference, however small.

意味（2）

(idiomatic, intransitive) To be of importance; to matter.

I don't think it makes a difference whether you come tonight or not.

makes a difference （ present singular third-person ）

making a difference （ participle present ）

made a difference （ participle past ）

made a difference （ past ）