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单词 extraordinary
释义
extraordinaryextraordinary /ɪkˈstrɔrdnˌɛri/ ●●● W3 adjective Etymology
ETYMOLOGYextraordinary
Origin: 1400-1500 Latin extraordinarius, from extra ordinem out of the usual course, from ordo order
Thesaurus
THESAURUSof a high standard
of a high standard or quality:  Is there a good hotel nearby? I just read a really good book.
pleasant, attractive, and of good quality:  Mom gave me a really nice shirt for my birthday.
acceptable and good enough:  The restaurant is nice inside and the food is decent.
very good or enjoyable:  We had a great time at camp.
very good and of a very high quality. Used especially with words such as wine, dining, art, and performance:  The restaurant is known for its excellent food and fine wines.
very good and enjoyable in a way that makes you very pleased:  We found a wonderful place for a picnic by the lake.
very good in a way that you admire:  The sixth graders’ science projects were very impressive.
extremely good:  It was an excellent concert.
extremely good in a way that makes you excited and happy:  That’s fantastic news!
extremely good in a surprising and exciting way:  The trip was incredible – we saw so many interesting things.
extremely impressive and exciting to look at:  The firework show was spectacular.
extremely good in a way that is unusual:  She’s an exceptional student.
extremely good and better than most others:  Juan won an award for outstanding achievement.
extremely good and better or more impressive than almost all others:  Kelly has an extraordinary singing voice.
unusually good or impressive because of a rare quality or ability:  Jimi Hendrix was a phenomenal guitar player.
very good and at the highest level possible:  This essay is a first-class piece of work.
formal extremely good and of the highest quality:  The dancers gave a superb performance.
very unusual or happening in a way or at a time that you did not expect
very unusual or happening in a way or at a time that you did not expect:  Teresa had some surprising news. Our findings were somewhat surprising.
surprising and happening in a way that you did not expect:  Her victory was unexpected – everyone thought her opponent would win.
very unusual and surprising:  He spends an extraordinary amount of money on clothes.
so surprising that you can hardly believe it:  The change in her was unbelievable.
very surprising or unexpected, and sometimes difficult to believe:  It’s amazing how fast some animals can run.
very surprising, and often difficult to believe:  The population of the world is growing at an astonishing rate.
very surprising, and almost impossible to believe:  The astounding success of her second novel has made her very wealthy.
surprising and upsetting:  It is shocking that a policeman would lie to the public.
very surprising and shocking:  In a stunning announcement, the senator said he was retiring.
very surprising and shocking, especially because something is so large:  The company gave the executives a staggering amount of money in bonuses.
very sudden and surprising:  Webber’s startling confession surprised even his wife.
1very much greater or more impressive than usual:  He’s the most extraordinary man I’ve ever met. The show’s ratings were extraordinary.► see thesaurus at good12very unusual or surprising SYN amazing:  He had an extraordinary tale to tell. Something quite extraordinary had happened.► see thesaurus at surprising3extraordinary meeting/session etc. formal a meeting that takes place in addition to the usual ones4envoy/ambassador/minister extraordinary an official who is employed for a special purpose, in addition to the usual officials [Origin: 1400–1500 Latin extraordinarius, from extra ordinem out of the usual course, from ordo order]
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