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单词 exceptional
释义
exceptionalex‧cep‧tion‧al /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/ ●●○ adjective Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • a class for exceptional children
  • A few of the top executives are women, but this is still exceptional.
  • an exceptional athlete
  • Exit visas are only given in exceptional circumstances.
  • Graham Greene had exceptional talents as a story-teller.
  • He writes good essays, but I wouldn't say that his work is particularly exceptional.
  • It's one of the best examples of old English furniture I've seen -- it truly is exceptional.
  • Merits are given as an honour for exceptional achievement.
  • The flood victims are doing their best under exceptional circumstances.
  • When it comes to natural footballing ability, Gascoigne is exceptional.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • Between the physical fear of going forward and the moral fear of turning back, there is a predicament of exceptional awkwardness.
  • Few citizens entered the survey service, and for a kulak to obtain the equivalent of Navy commissioned rank required exceptional ability.
  • I will admit, however, that brick ovens do make exceptional breads with great crust.
  • I will only say that proceedings should be brought before the court by way of appeal in contempt matters only in exceptional cases.
  • It's snug, sexy and exceptional value for money at a basic Y1.07 million to Y1.331 million.
  • The exceptional Cops is the exception to everything.
  • With a spectacular array of illustrations, the book captures that challenge, as well as commemorating the life of an exceptional man.
Thesaurus
THESAURUSextremely good
extremely good: · Your English is excellent.· She’s a superb teacher.
especially spoken extremely good: · It’s a great film.· Her cooking is wonderful.· That’s a terrific idea!
British English especially spoken extremely good: · The play was absolutely brilliant.
extremely good, in a surprising and exciting way: · New York is an amazing place.· The skating has been incredible in this competition.
used about weather that is very pleasant and sunny: · It’s a beautiful day.· The weather was just glorious.
much better than other places, people etc: · an outstanding performance· The service is always first-class.
unusually good: · Occasionally, we get a student with exceptional talent.· a woman of exceptional beauty
especially American English informal very good: · The movie was awesome.
spoken to be extremely good: · Their chocolate cake is just out of this world!
extremely good or of very high quality: · His English was excellent.· an excellent piece of work
spoken extremely good. Great is less formal than excellent, and is the usual word to use in everyday spoken English: · ‘Did you have a good holiday?’ ‘It was great!’· He did a great job as captain.
spoken extremely good. These words sound even more excited than great or excellent: · ‘I passed my exam.’ ‘That’s fantastic!’· Last year Jess had a terrific season, averaging eleven points a game.· The trip will be a wonderful opportunity for the children.
extremely good in a surprising and exciting way: · an amazing view of Tokyo· The trip was an incredible experience.
extremely good – used especially when you are very impressed by something: · The acting was superb.· There is a superb range of cheeses.
of a high quality and much better than most others: · The service is first-class.· a first-class restaurant
extremely good – used when saying how well someone does something: · He’s an outstanding player.· It was an outstanding performance by a talented young actor.
unusually good – used when saying that someone or something is much better than any others: · She has an exceptional talent.· He writes good essays, but I wouldn’t say that his work is particularly exceptional.· Merits are given as an honour for exceptional achievement.
[not before noun] spoken informal used when saying that something is so good that it is better than anything you could have imagined: · The food is out of this world.
especially American English very good: · It was an awesome concert.
events/situations
different from what usually happens: · We had snow in May, which is very unusual.
not happening very often, or existing only in small numbers: · Violent crimes are rare.· Hatton gathered many rare plants from all over the world.
very unusual and happening very rarely: · Ninety-day visas can be extended only in exceptional circumstances.· The presence of a jury in a civil trial is now quite exceptional.
unusual and surprising or special: · It was a small village where nothing out of the ordinary ever seemed to happen.
extremely unusual and unexpected – used about an accident, storm etc: · A freak wave wrecked most of the seafront.· Their car was crushed by a tree in a freak accident.
if something is unprecedented, it has never happened before – often used about successes and achievements: · An unprecedented number of students have received top grades.· This kind of deal is unprecedented.
if something is unheard of, it has never happened or been done before – used especially when something seems very surprising to people at that time: · In our small town, this kind of crime was almost unheard of.· unheard-of luxuries such as electric windows and air-conditioning
Longman Language Activatora good performance/piece of work/achievement
· Harry's work is always very good.· Rosemary does a good job here.· It's the best performance we've seen from Giggs all season.· Her grades are getting better all the time.
extremely good: · They complimented her on her excellent English.· Many studies reported excellent results with the drug.
an outstanding performance or achievement is extremely good and much better than that of most other people: · It was an outstanding performance by a talented young actor.· Her work has been outstanding all year.
extremely good, and showing an unusually high level of skill or intelligence: · Michael Horden gave a brilliant performance as King Lear.· After a brilliant career at St Luke's Hospital, she was given her own department.· The decision to reorganize the company was a brilliant success.
something that is impressive is of an unusually good quality and you admire it: · The school's examination results were very impressive.· an impressive achievement
much better than the usual standard: · He writes good essays, but I wouldn't say that his work is particularly exceptional.· Merits are given as an honour for exceptional achievement.
formal something that is admirable has good qualities that make you like and admire it: · It is an admirable book, the first to tell the whole truth about the war.
not what usually happens
· We had snow in April, which is very unusual.· She had an unusual last name - Peachtree or Plumtree or something like that.· I first met Maria in unusual circumstances -- we were both stuck in a Brazilian airport.it is unusual to do something · It is unusual to find lakes of this size in Britain.it is unusual for somebody to do something · We were beginning to worry. It was unusual for David to be so late.
something that is extraordinary is very unusual because it would normally be very unlikely to happen or exist: · The man's story was so extraordinary that I didn't know whether to believe him or not.· He said it was an extraordinary decision and would send many industries spinning into recession.an extraordinary thing to do/say/happen: · She left her husband, and in 1912 that was an extraordinary thing to do.quite/most extraordinary British (=very extraordinary): · The whole incident had been quite extraordinary.
an exceptional situation is very unusual and happens very rarely: · A few of the top executives are women, but this is still exceptional.in exceptional circumstances/cases: · Exit visas are only given in exceptional circumstances.
something that is uncommon or not common is unusual because it does not happen very often: · The disease mostly affects older people, and is not common among people under 50.it is uncommon/not common (for somebody) to do something: · It is uncommon for small babies to sleep more than four hours without waking.
spoken say you don't usually see, find, hear etc something when it is very unusual to see it, find it etc: · You don't usually see rabbits of this size.· You don't often get people ringing up in the middle of the night to say they've found a body in the bath.
unusual and surprising or special: · Something out of the ordinary happened to us that night.· The goalkeeper did not have to do anything out of the ordinary to keep his side in the game.
a special occasion, situation, method etc is one that is different from what normally happens, and usually better: · There were special security arrangements for the President's visit.· The prince said he didn't want any special treatment in his new school.special event/occasion: · I would only buy expensive shoes for a special event such as a wedding.· a book of recipes for every day and special occasions tooin special circumstances: · Prisoners are only allowed to visit their families in special circumstances.
: freak accident/storm/conditions etc an accident, storm etc that is very unusual and unexpected: · He broke his leg in a freak training accident.· A freak wave wrecked most of the seafront.· Two planes were lifted up and thrown across the tarmac by a freak gust of wind.
off-beat films, designs, ideas etc are unusual and often seem interesting or humorous because they are so different from the usual ones: · We had some really offbeat ideas for T-shirt designs.· Movies featuring original or offbeat material are rarely big box-office successes.
unusually good or impressive
unusual beauty, talent etc is much better or more impressive than usual: · Alan's work shows unusual talent and originality.· He had an unusual ability to rise above the prejudices of his generation.
unusually good, impressive, or important: · Joe has a special gift for mathematics.· The bond between Sonya and her mother was very special.
very much better, more beautiful, or more impressive than what is usual: · He really was a most extraordinary man.· The view from up here is extraordinary.· Everything about the woman -- her hair, eyes, and jewellery -- gleamed with extraordinary brilliance.
an exceptional person or thing is so good that they are unusual compared to most other things or people of a similar type: · When it comes to natural footballing ability, Gascoigne is exceptional.· Graham Greene had exceptional talents as a story-teller.· It's one of the best examples of old English furniture I've seen -- it truly is exceptional.
someone or something that is remarkable is unusually good or skilled, so that you notice them and admire them: · The record features some remarkable guitar and piano solos.· Henry Tippett showed remarkable flair as a hotelier.· a remarkable statesman and diplomat
very special and unusual: · He had that rare gift of being able to impart enthusiasm to others.· She bore her illness with rare courage.· Huston is a film-maker who has achieved a rare kind of beauty in his work.
informal use this to describe someone or something that is unusually good, impressive, or enjoyable: · This is quite a house.· Jane told me I was almost intelligent, which from her is quite a compliment.· That was some party last night!· "She's some lady," he said, with admiration.
happening or existing extremely rarely - use this especially about the qualities someone or something has or about a chance to do something: · She has a unique ability to communicate with animals of all kinds.· This vacation offers a unique opportunity to visit some of the most remote mountain areas of the region.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 1exceptional + NOUN
· He showed exceptional talent even as a youngster.
· This is a wine of exceptional quality.
· Fire crews showed exceptional bravery.
adverbs
(=very exceptional)· The level of effort involved is really quite exceptional.
(=really or extremely exceptional)· The film features a truly exceptional cast, including Oscar winner Denzel Washington.
(=the best)· George Best was one of the most exceptional footballers of all time.
 Meaning 2nouns
· In the 1950s, some working class students went on to university, but these were exceptional cases.
· If an exceptional event occurs, such as the death of a family member, you can ask for the court case to be postponed.
(=the very unusual qualities or features that something has)· In view of the exceptional nature of your crime, this court sentences you to a minimum of twenty years.
adverbs
(=very exceptional)· A child will only be removed from the parental home in the most exceptional of cases.
(=extremely exceptional)· A loan of this size is highly exceptional.
phrases
(=when a situation is extremely unusual)· The U.S. will only issue a visitor visa at short notice in exceptional circumstances.
formal (=give someone special permission to do something)· Two of the asylum seekers were given exceptional leave to stay in Britain.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
· a writer of remarkable ability· The company aims to select people of outstanding ability.· his exceptional ability as a swimmer
· The court may allow this evidence in exceptional circumstances.
· He had a great talent for making money.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· Thus statutory removal of children was perceived as exceptional, and good practice aimed at minimizing it.
· Otherwise more than c. 20 in one winter is most exceptional, and single birds are quite usual.· Once again, it is the principle of the slow rise that makes this the most exceptional white bread of them all.· Such financial assistance should only be necessary in the most exceptional circumstances.· Refusing all but the most exceptional interview, Auerbach himself insists on the autonomy of the work.· This is a most exceptional collection.· For size and quality this is a most exceptional vessel.· Then we shall analyse the reasons the three most exceptional cases obtained so much coverage and the implications of this.
· Musicianship of this quality is rarely encountered, and is quite exceptional from anyone's standpoint.· Mind, he excused himself quickly, this is exceptional, quite exceptional.· The records of yesteryear and some older memories suggest Colin Booth was also a quite exceptional golfer.· Twelfth-century romances make it plain that for a noblewoman to suckle her own child implied a quite exceptional degree of love.· Brief as his role was to be in the battle, it was one of quite exceptional importance.· The cuisine is excellent and the amenities quite exceptional.
· This is a very exceptional result.· Single strikers receive supplementary benefit at the discretion of the supplementary benefit officer only in very exceptional circumstances.
NOUN
· Few citizens entered the survey service, and for a kulak to obtain the equivalent of Navy commissioned rank required exceptional ability.· What distinguished Alexander Ferguson from the rest of his fellow men was his exceptional ability as a swimmer.· It tells the story of a little boy who is alienated at school because of his exceptional ability.
· Save for the exceptional case of Mental Health Review Tribunals, legal aid does not cover representation before tribunals of first instance.· In some exceptional cases, a relaxation of green belt restrictions may be justifiable to allow such extensions.· Accordingly, despite the width of the order and recognising that this is an exceptional case, I would dismiss this appeal.· There are, however, exceptional cases which occur when and.· The prospect of a university education must appear as an unattainable dream: some are successful but these are exceptional cases.· In all but exceptional cases, wounding will involve a battery.· I will only say that proceedings should be brought before the court by way of appeal in contempt matters only in exceptional cases.· In exceptional cases proceedings were noted by hand and recorded verbally by the researcher upon return to base.
· In addition there is a £20m exceptional charge to cover the costs of recent flooding.· Reorganisation costs of 48 million are included in the Group's exceptional charge.· But a further investigation by the auditors resulted in a £5.6 million exceptional charge being levied against the 1992 results.· There was still a material tax charge despite the significant exceptional charges recorded in 1992.· Net profits were hit by £900,000 exceptional charges, but also grew 19% to £4.4m.· Full details of the exceptional charges are set out in the Financial Review on page 11.· It was affected by tough market conditions and one-off exceptional charges of £332,000, as it cut its cost base.
· Employees who are not at present house-owners may be entitled to a mortgage allowance in certain exceptional circumstances.· They are moved only in exceptional circumstances.· In exceptional circumstances it may be possible to get a Crisis Loan for fuel costs.· You do not have to be getting income support to apply and in exceptional circumstances they may be given for fuel costs.· For those reasons, in the exceptional circumstances of this case, in my judgment the judge was wrong.· The exceptional circumstances in which execution may be refused are very narrowly defined.· Stays imposed on the grounds of delay or for any other reason should only be employed in exceptional circumstances.· Practically any archaeological in exceptional circumstances. inorganic materials survive far ones.
· They are moved only in exceptional circumstances.· Such financial assistance should only be necessary in the most exceptional circumstances.· You do not have to be getting income support to apply and in exceptional circumstances they may be given for fuel costs.· For those reasons, in the exceptional circumstances of this case, in my judgment the judge was wrong.· While assignment might be established in exceptional circumstances, at the very least the presumption must remain against it.· The exceptional circumstances in which execution may be refused are very narrowly defined.· The Department of Health told health authorities last autumn such mergers would only be allowed in exceptional circumstances.· Thus approved Green Belt must only be altered in exceptional circumstances.
· As in other countries, the recession inhibited collectors from putting exceptional items on the market.· Another area of uncertainty is the treatment of exceptional items.· Operating profit grew by 14%, excluding exceptional items.· In 1992 its pre-tax profits were £795 million, after exceptional items of £125 million.· Invesco saw pre-tax profit drop 23 p.c. to £14.5m in the year to December, after an exceptional item of £16.6m.· Pre-tax profits after exceptional items slid by 5% to £902m.· This included exceptional items from the financial restructuring, but the underlying loss was cut by almost £400m to £215m.· Before exceptional items, interest cover was 5.5 times, and dividends are covered 2.8 times by diluted earnings.
· Harriet was an exception but then she was reared by an exceptional man.· With a spectacular array of illustrations, the book captures that challenge, as well as commemorating the life of an exceptional man.· Ken Clarke is an exceptional man to have with you in a battle.
· It has tremendous grip, failsafe handling and a ride of exceptional quality.· Furthermore, the accomplished player must be able to produce golf of an exceptional quality to receive the reward for his skills.· The depth and extent of this understanding have been shown in some work of exceptional quality and insight.· It has long been acknowledged that the Chardonnay in le Mesnil-sur-Oger is a special clone of exceptional quality and character.
· Said later that he s an exceptional talent and only bad luck stopped him scoring, and to keep plugging away.· Secondly, there is no proof that exceptional talents are required for those positions which Davis and Moore consider important.
· At prices which mean exceptional value for money.· Luxury accommodation, exciting destinations, quality, service and flexibility. 84-pages of exceptional value in idyllic surroundings.· It's snug, sexy and exceptional value for money at a basic Y1.07 million to Y1.331 million.· The new subscription rates still represent exceptional value.
1unusually good SYN  outstanding:  an exceptional student exceptional bravery► see thesaurus at good2unusual and likely not to happen often:  This is an exceptional case; I’ve never seen anything like it before. Promotion in the first year is only given in exceptional circumstances.► see thesaurus at unusualCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1exceptional + NOUNexceptional talent/ability/skill· He showed exceptional talent even as a youngster.exceptional quality· This is a wine of exceptional quality.exceptional bravery/courage· Fire crews showed exceptional bravery.adverbsquite exceptional (=very exceptional)· The level of effort involved is really quite exceptional.truly exceptional (=really or extremely exceptional)· The film features a truly exceptional cast, including Oscar winner Denzel Washington.the most exceptional (=the best)· George Best was one of the most exceptional footballers of all time.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2nounsan exceptional case· In the 1950s, some working class students went on to university, but these were exceptional cases.an exceptional event· If an exceptional event occurs, such as the death of a family member, you can ask for the court case to be postponed.the exceptional nature of something (=the very unusual qualities or features that something has)· In view of the exceptional nature of your crime, this court sentences you to a minimum of twenty years.adverbsmost exceptional (=very exceptional)· A child will only be removed from the parental home in the most exceptional of cases.highly exceptional (=extremely exceptional)· A loan of this size is highly exceptional.phrasesin exceptional circumstances (=when a situation is extremely unusual)· The U.S. will only issue a visitor visa at short notice in exceptional circumstances.give somebody exceptional leave to do something formal (=give someone special permission to do something)· Two of the asylum seekers were given exceptional leave to stay in Britain.
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