Why use "distinction" in this sentence?

[Mickey]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #180 "Australiana: expressions that describe life in Australia", question 6

Perth is the most western town of Australia and holds the ......... of having more sun-filled hours than most of Australia's other capital cities.

(a) peculiarity
(b) admiration
(c) notoriety
(d) distinction

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #180 "Australiana: expressions that describe life in Australia", answer 6

Perth is the most western town of Australia and holds the distinction of having more sun-filled hours than most of Australia's other capital cities.

Correct answer: (d) distinction

Your answer was: correct
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Why use "distinction" in this sentence?

[Mister Micawber]

'To hold the distinction of' is a fixed phrase.
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[Nenad11]

Does it mean that it is famous for having more sun-filled hours? Thanks a lot

[Mister Micawber]

Not 'famous'; Perth simply holds that record.
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[Saneta]

please explain:
1.to hold the distinction of?
2.to hold the record?

many thanks

[Mister Micawber]

Again, which words do you not understand, Saneta? These are fixed phrases, but they are not idioms.
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[Saneta]

ok, but what does 'distinction' mean in : 'To hold the distinction of' ? How can I hold it?

'To hold the distinction of' = to receive the honourable mention?

Many thanks

[Beeesneees]

'hold' is used to indicate that you have been given that distinction and you still have it.

He has held the championship title for the past 3 years.
he was the previous record holder (the person who held the record previously) but he has now been beaten.
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[Torsten]

You should never try to translate or look at separate words. For example, the verb 'hold' can have hundreds of meanings depending on the content. Look at this fixed phrase: ... this also 'holds true' for other people. In this sentence, 'hold true' is a fixed phrase and 'hold' simply means 'is'.

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[Saneta]

thank you everybody, so 'distinction'= honour, merit, accolade, honourable mention, in this context?