unique adj. ⇨unique (a unique 6-digit code)⇨remarkable (a unique opportunity)unique
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➡ See also the entry for special另见special条unique ♦︎ special ♦︎ distinctive ♦︎ peculiar ♦︎ individual ♦︎ idiosyncraticThese words all describe things that are connected with one person, group or thing.这些词均表示独具的、特有的、独特的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sth unique / special / distinctive / individual about sth◆a species, etc. unique / peculiar to ...◆sb's own unique / special / distinctive / peculiar / individual...◆a unique / a special / a distinctive / a peculiar / an individual / an idiosyncratic style / character◆the unique / special / distinctive / peculiar / individual / idiosyncratic nature of sth◆unique / special / distinctive / peculiar / individual / idiosyncratic features◆a unique / a special / a distinctive / a peculiar / an individual flavour◆a unique / a distinctive / an individual / an idiosyncratic personality◆a unique / a special / a distinctive / an individual / an idiosyncratic approach◆sb / sth's unique / special / distinctive / peculiar brand of sth◆the unique / special / peculiar / individual circumstances of sth◆quite unique / distinctive◆highly / very distinctive / individual / idiosyncratic■uniquebeing the only one of its kind; belonging to or connected with only one particular person, place or thing唯一的;独一无二的;(某人、某地或某事物)独具的,特有的◆Every human being has a unique fingerprint that does not change over time.每个人都有不随时间改变的独一无二的指纹。◆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。◆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。◆There's nothing unique about the case.这个案子毫无特别之处。◆The pattern of stripes is unique to each individual animal.每只动物的条纹图案都是独有的。 see also unique ⇨ remarkable, uniqueness ⇨ identity▸uniquely
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◆Some of the regulations apply uniquely to the 16-19 age group.有一些规则仅适用于16至19岁这个年龄段的人。■specialused by or intended for one particular person or group of people专用的;专门针对⋯的;特有的◆She has a special way of smiling.她微笑的样子有些特别。◆The President ended with a special message for the people of Texas.总统最后专门向得克萨斯州的人传递了一个信息。◆The directors have their own special pension fund.董事有他们自己专门的养老基金。 see also special ⇨ special▸specially
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◆She has to have her shoes specially made.她的鞋只能订做。■distinctive dɪˈstɪŋktɪv having a quality or characteristic that makes sth different and easily noticed独特的;特别的;有特色的◆The male bird has distinctive black and white markings on the head.雄鸟的头上有明显的黑白斑纹。◆There was nothing distinctive about the envelope in which the letter came.装这封信的信封毫无特别之处。▸distinctively
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◆It's a blue cheese with a distinctively sharp taste.那是一种味道特别冲的蓝纹奶酪。■peculiar pɪˈkjuːliə(r) belonging or connected with one particular place, situation, person or thing(某地、某种情况、某人或某事物)独具的,特有的◆The species is peculiar to China.此物种是中国独有的。◆Each house had its own peculiar smell.每栋房子都有自己特殊的气味。▸peculiarity pɪˌkjuːliˈærəti
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[countable] ◆the cultural peculiarities of the English英国人的文化特点▸peculiarly
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◆It is a peculiarly English design.那是独特的英式设计。NOTE辨析 Unique or peculiar?In many cases you can use either word.在许多情况下这两个词可以通用◆The problem is not unique / peculiar to this country.此问题不是这个国家独有的。Peculiar is used especially to talk about places; unique is used more to talk about individual people and animals. It is often a more positive word than peculiar, suggesting that sb/sth is special or rare; peculiar is sometimes (but not always) slightly more negative, suggesting that sb/sth is strange in some way. * peculiar尤用以形容地方,unique较多形容个别的人和动物。unique往往较peculiar更具褒义,意味着某人或某物很特别或稀有;peculiar有时(但并非总是)略具贬义,意味着某人或某物有些古怪。 see also peculiar ⇨ strange1■individual (usuallyapproving) typical of one particular person or thing in a way that is interesting and different from others独特的;与众不同的◆A player's style is almost as individual as his DNA.演奏者的风格几乎像他的DNA一样独特。 see also individuality ⇨ identity■idiosyncratic ˌɪdiəsɪŋˈkrætɪk (ratherformal) showing a person's particular way of behaving or thinking, especially when it is unusual or slightly strange特有的;奇特的◆She had an odd, idiosyncratic way of looking at things.她看待事物的方式古怪又奇特。 see also idiosyncrasy ⇨ mannerism