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being the only one of its kind 唯一的；独一无二的 Everyone's fingerprints are unique. 每个人的指纹都是独一无二的。 Each item has a unique 6-digit code. 每件商品都有一个独一无二的六位数的编码。 - unique in something
Her lawyer said the case was unique in French law. 她的律师说这个案子是法国法律里独一无二的一件。 - unique in doing something
Saturn's largest moon is unique in having an atmosphere made mostly of nitrogen. 土星最大的卫星是独一无二的，它的大气主要由氮气组成。
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very special or unusual 独特的；罕见的 The preview offers a unique opportunity to see the show without the crowds. 预展提供了看展览但不挨挤的难得机会。 This house has many unique features, including a 45-foot-long outdoor swimming pool. 这座房子有许多独特的功能，包括一个45英尺长的室外游泳池。 He approaches problems in his own unique way. 他以自己独特的方式处理问题。 The vast red sand dunes are what makes this area unique. 巨大的红色沙丘是这个地区的独特之处。 a unique talent 奇才 The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe. 这项协议给予这家公司向东欧输出商品的特殊地位。 He brings a unique combination of skills to this project. 他为这个项目带来了独特的技能组合。 I feel I have a unique perspective on the situation. 我觉得我对形势有独特的看法。 his unique style of leadership 他独特的领导风格 The museum provides a unique experience for anyone with an interest in naval history. 该博物馆为任何对海军历史感兴趣的人提供了独特的体验。 Unfortunately your situation is not unique among assistants in New York. 不幸的是，你的情况在纽约的助理中并不独特。
Extra ExamplesWe have the almost unique situation of an artist banning his own work. 我们有一个几乎独特的情况，一个艺术家禁止自己的作品。 There's nothing unique about the case. 这个案子毫无特别之处。 The museum is of unique historical importance. 这个博物馆具有独一无二的历史意义。 Surely nobody could have more unique or peaceful surroundings in which to work. 当然，没有人能有更独特或更宁静的工作环境。 Her many unique qualities include discretion and loyalty. 她的许多独特品质包括谨慎和忠诚。 The magnificent light make this place unique. 壮丽的灯光使这个地方独一无二。 Its magnificent proportions make this palace unique among the buildings of the world. 这座宫殿完美匀称的比例使它在世界建筑中是独一无二的。 The club has prospered under his unique style of leadership. 在他独特的领导风格下，俱乐部发展壮大了。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
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belonging to or connected with one particular person, place or thing （某人、地或事物）独具的，特有的 - unique to somebody/something
an atmosphere that is unique to New York 纽约所独具的气氛 The koala is unique to Australia. 树袋熊是澳大利亚独有的。
Extra ExamplesThis monkey is unique to the island. 这种猴子为该岛所独有。 The problem is not unique to this country. 这个问题不是这个国家独有的。 The pattern of stripes is unique to each individual animal. 每只动物的条纹图案都是独有的。 Teaching styles reflect the unique circumstances of each school and classroom. 教学风格反映了每个学校和教室的独特情况。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
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- unique to somebody/something
Word Originearly 17th cent.: from French, from Latin unicus, from unus ‘one’.