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单词 unique
释义
uniqueu‧nique /juːˈniːk/ ●●● S3 W2 AWL adjective [no comparative] Word Origin
WORD ORIGINunique
Origin:
1600-1700 French, Latin unicus, from unus ‘one’
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • a unique business opportunity
  • Every child is unique, with their own needs, preferences and talents.
  • Every person is unique.
  • It was a unique achievement - no-one has ever won the championship five times before.
  • Joan has a unique talent for languages.
  • She has a unique ability of communicate with animals of all kinds.
  • the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands
  • The book is certainly very rare, and possibly unique.
  • The exhibition provided a unique opportunity to see all of the artist's work.
  • The power of speech makes the human race unique among animals.
  • This vacation offers a unique opportunity to visit some of the most remote mountain areas of the region.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • A fine farmhouse tea awaits those who complete this medium paced walk in the unique Cheviot landscape of Northumberland.
  • It's not a unique product plan, as Sippl himself is first to admit.
  • On their own bikes, wearing their unique outfits, contestants will haul clunky parcels between checkpoints.
  • Pimm's is produced to the original unique recipe and bottled at Laindon.
  • The accessing of such unique documents and the creation of new versions would be logged for future research purposes.
  • They have only a vague idea about the unique culture around them.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
if something or someone is different, they are not like something or someone else, or they are not like they were before: · You look different. Have you had your hair cut?· We’ve painted the door a different colour.· The cultures of the two countries are very different.
very different, special, or unusual and the only one of its kind. Don’t use words such as very before unique: · The book is certainly very rare, and possibly unique.· the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands
having a special feature or appearance that makes something different from other things, and makes it easy to recognize: · Male birds have distinctive blue and yellow markings.
[preposition] completely different from a particular person or thing: · In Britain, unlike the United States, the government provides health care.
if two people have nothing in common, they do not have the same interests or opinions and therefore cannot form a friendly relationship: · Apart from the fact that we went to the same school, we have absolutely nothing in common.
used when saying that two people or things seem very different: · There’s no resemblance between the two sisters at all.· The final product bore no resemblance to the original proposal (=it was very different).
formal not the same as something else: · These four politically dissimilar states have all signed a treaty of friendship and cooperation.
British English informal if two people are like chalk and cheese, they are completely different: · It’s hard to believe that they’re brothers – they’re like chalk and cheese!
American English informal used when saying that two people or things are very different: · You can't compare residential and commercial real estate markets. It's apples and oranges.· Obama and Romney are apples and oranges.· Comparing homemade soup to canned soup is really comparing apples and oranges.
Longman Language Activatorcompletely different from anyone or anything else
different, special, or unusual and the only one of its kind: · The book is certainly very rare, and possibly unique.· the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islandsunique among: · The power of speech makes the human race unique among animals.
something that is distinctive has a special feature or appearance that makes it different from other things, and makes it easy to recognize: · Male birds have distinctive blue and yellow markings.· Whatever you think of Larkin's poetry, it's certainly distinctive.distinctive feature (of something): · The most distinctive feature of the building is its enormous dome-shaped roof.
if something is the only one of its kind , it is the only one that exists: · The 22-bedroomed clinic will be the only one of its kind in Ireland.
someone or something that is one of a kind is different because they are the only one to exist or be made: · Marilyn Monroe was one of a kind. There's no such thing as 'the new Monroe'.· Each tile is a work of art, guaranteed one of a kind by the handprint of its maker.
an individual style, way of doing things etc is different from anyone else's and is often fairly unusual: · Every baby has its own, individual personality.· a tennis player with a completely individual stylehighly individual: · She dresses in a highly individual way.
especially British to be so different or unusual that people cannot expect to find anything or meet anyone like them again: · I was really upset when I lost that hat. It was a one-off -- I'll never find another like it.· Doug's achieved a lot with very limited resources. There's no doubt that he's a one-off.
belonging or relating to only one thing, person, or group
· The bee orchid is a rare plant normally only found in Mediterranean climates.women/men/ staff etc only · Women only swimming sessions are held every Thursday.only for · High impact aerobics is only for people who are extremely fit.
only affecting a particular group, place, time etc: · It is a disease which affects just male children.· Sam Mendes is highly regarded, not just in the UK.just for: · This class is just for beginners. Why don't you try the class next door?
if something is limited to or is restricted to someone or something, it has been officially decided that only particular groups can do it or use it, or that it can only happen in particular places or situations: · Access to the files is limited to management.· The cultivation of rice has to be restricted to areas of high rainfall.
to affect or happen to only one group of people, or in only one place or time: · So far, fighting has been confined to the capital city.· ME or "Yuppie Flu', is not just confined to people in high-powered, well-paid jobs.
if an unusual or rare quality or characteristic is unique to a particular thing, person, place etc, only that thing, person, or place has it: · This type of tapestry work is unique to the region.· Each set of genes is unique to the individual.
to belong very definitely to one particular person, place, period of time etc and not to any other: · This way of grinding corn is peculiar to North American Indians.· a gesture peculiar to himself
use this to describe something that only particular people have the advantage of having, doing, or using: · There will be exclusive coverage of the championship on Channel 5.· The recent takeover gave Rafferty exclusive control of the company.· Your password gives you exclusive access to your personal computer files.
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something that is special is different from other things, for example because it is better, more important, or intended for a particular purpose: · United Airlines is offering a special deal on flights to London.· Let us know if you have any special dietary needs in advance.· Today is a very special day for us - it was 50 years ago that we first met.· Did you do anything special at the weekend?· I made a special effort to be nice to him.special occasion (=a wedding, birthday, or other time when people celebrate something): · He has a dark suit, which he only wears on special occasions.
: specially designed/made/chosen etc designed, made, built etc for a special purpose: · a new range of beauty products specially designed for teenagers· Customs officers use specially trained dogs for drug searches.· Did you get your ring specially made?
use this to emphasize that something is different or separate from other things of the same kind, or that something is more important than other things: · Is there any particular reason why you want to go back to Japan?· Each class will focus on one particular aspect of American culture.be of particular interest/importance (to somebody): · This discovery is of particular interest to scientists studying the origins of the universe.
someone or something that is unique is so special and unusual that it is the only one of its kind - use this especially about things or people that you think are extremely good: · It was a unique achievement - no-one has ever won the championship five times before.· The exhibition provided a unique opportunity to see all of the artist's work.· Every child is unique, with their own needs, preferences and talents.
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 OTHER ENTRIES
(=one that has not been done before)· Congestion charging is a unique experiment that other UK cities are watching with interest.
(=a feature which only one thing has)· A unique feature of this guitar is its shape.
(=very different from other foods or drinks)· Juniper berries give the drink its distinctive flavour.
· a unique opportunity to stay in a real castle
(=a situation that no one else is in)· Their close knowledge of the area places them in a unique position to advise on social policy.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· Joseph, who succeeded the Ritz-Escoffier partnership, had an almost unique devotion to his art.· He was almost unique in that the ruthless and suspicious King genuinely liked and trusted him.· The preparasitic phase is almost unique in the trichostrongyloids in that development to the L3 takes place within the egg shell.· At this level there will be sufficient cross association of elements to suggest some almost unique relationships.
NOUN
· And his own unique brand of droll self-mockery had his audiences in stitches.· And all of marketing is targeted at one vital objective: becoming a unique brand.· So much for the truce, painstakingly pieced together by Bill Clinton and his unique brand of insomnia diplomacy.· There are three, key reasons entrepreneurs have got to be a unique brand.· That is what building a unique brand is all about.
· The red spots in the caudal peduncle region are one of the unique characteristics of this species.· Medical examiners are interviewing family members about any unique characteristics to help identify bodies.· Each national market will have its unique characteristics.· Each has unique characteristics, too.· Because setting varies enormously, since each watercourse possesses its own unique characteristics, pollution is a highly relative notion.· He saw the unique characteristics of adolescent thought and personality as a normal outgrowth of development.· These are unit trusts that have unique characteristics with special appeal for charities.· One problem with assisting work-inhibited students is helping parents and teachers to understand the unique characteristics of this disability.
· Contains a unique collection of historical toys, books, costumes and items relating to childhood from all over the world.· At its core is a unique collection of books on various non-Western art forms donated by Tàpies himself.· The Edinburgh Room has a unique collection of over 25,000 books and 21,000 prints relating to the history of the city.· The ground floor is best known for its unique collection of antique dolls' houses dating back to 1673.· A unique collection of Arts and Crafts jewellery assembled over the last twenty years.· A unique collection for research, and a place people can wander through for peace and tranquility.· Read in studio Voice over A unique collection of drawings and paintings of life in a coal mine are going on display.· The Patrick Collection at Kings Norton houses a unique collection of vintage cars and supercars of today.
· Our unique combination of skills has helped literally thousands of companies.· They employed a unique combination of theoretic analysis, practical grasp, and imaginative foresight.· The scenery is breathtaking, a unique combination of mountains, fells, pastures and forested valleys filled with lakes and farms.· A unique combination, offering an unequalled nationwide service.· The membership of the teams is bringing together a unique combination of experience and expertise in developing services for carers.· The Open University has a unique combination of foundation courses followed by a modular course structure.· This may well be a unique combination which will produce a slightly different organism with new characteristics.· This unique combination is of too great a value to be wasted.
· Link persons speak to each proposal from their unique experience of it, and advise the team on appropriate future action.· We are going through a unique experience.· We shall never know, and James Tomlinson remains mystified by his unique experience.· Peer interviewing is a unique experience for most job applicants.· For Guinness is a unique experience.
· An unique feature of our Parish life is perpetual exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.· One useful, if imperfect, measure of luxury in a car is the number of unique features it has.· The unique feature of ergonomics is its emphasis on the characteristics of human operators and their relevance to the design of work.· Our voice-mail program has a unique feature that we recommend.· A unique feature of the Video Guide is that it offers alternative lesson plans.· Another unique feature of this story is the duplication of stepmothers.· The unique features for elemental analysis are the direct monitoring of surface hydrogen and the extreme sensitivity to the outermost atomic layers.· This ability was sharpened by these players' meetings, which were a unique feature of football at this time.
· There seems to have been very little resentment that Eva should have such a unique opportunity.· Such a state of affairs provides the seller with a unique opportunity to exploit the relatively weak bargaining position of the investor.· But it seemed a waste not to seize the unique opportunity to stretch your brain on something that genuinely excited you.· University offers a unique opportunity to study subjects not offered at school as well as those of which applicants may have some experience.· This gave a unique opportunity to spectators.· Mr Dale said it would also provide Jaguar with a unique opportunity to reach people who might buy one of its cars.· This discovery has given scientists a unique opportunity to study these unusual phenomena.
· He has staked out a unique position in the wars of digital supremacy, and he may well be right.· Unlike obesity researchers, eating disorders researchers have been in a unique position to view the long-term effects of dieting.· Are we not in a unique position as we reach the end of the Century of the Fruitbat?· Other dominant players are also in a unique position to crush weaker competitors.· Despite such naïvety, the concept that was to give Habitat a unique position in Britain's retailing trade was born.· Because of her unique position she had been able to meet socially most of the members of Hitler's High Command.· This gives a unique position called its address.· He is in a unique position at this moment.
· Each firmlet offers a single offering to customers, an offering which has a unique set of potential customers and competitors.· Every child comes into this world with a unique set of innate characteristics.· And even if there is only one unique set of possible laws, it is only a set of equations.· Every P-40 has a unique set of teeth and those teeth make or break the fearsome look which sets this fighter apart.· Yet, the individual is at best a locus in which many lines of development come together in a unique set.· A unique set of difficulties existed in Cambridgeshire.
· Whatever music they play, you always recognize the band's unique style.· The Kings, meanwhile, have a synergy that translates into an entertaining and unique style of play.· Most of all, develop your own unique style.· This August I was at a festival of this unique style of singing.
· The factor that prevents gay men from following this course is the unique way gay society replenishes itself.· We all respond in our own unique ways.· It has matured, though, in a unique way.· Every person reacts to a loss in their own unique way.· Yet Venice, at the beginning of the sixteenth century, was entirely Gothicin its own unique way.· Each person needs to be considered in his or her own unique way.· Individual therapists tend to approach the art in their own unique way.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
  • Of course, the issues discussed here are not unique to the U.S.
Word family
WORD FAMILYnoununiquenessadjectiveuniqueadverbuniquely
1informal unusually good and special:  This is a unique opportunity to study these rare creatures.GRAMMARPeople sometimes use ‘very’ with unique in this meaning, but this use is often considered to be incorrect.Grammar guide ‒ ADJECTIVES2being the only one of its kind:  Each person’s fingerprints are unique.► see thesaurus at different3unique to somebody/something existing only in a particular place or in relation to a particular person or people:  The issues being discussed here are not unique to the US.—uniqueness noun [uncountable]
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