| 单词 | personal |
| 释义 | personalpersonal /ˈpɚsənəl/ ●●● S2 W1 adjective 1RELATING TO YOU [only before noun] used to emphasize that something is done, known, experienced, felt, etc. by you: My personal opinion is that we should offer him the job. The president made a direct personal appeal to the terrorists. She has the personal qualities needed to be successful in business. I know from personal experience how difficult this kind of work is. Her gifts always have a personal touch (=something personal you do that makes something special).2PRIVATE concerning only you, especially the private areas of your life: Beth had a lot of personal problems at that time. Can I ask you a personal question? I’m sorry, I can’t give you personal information about our customers (=about where they live, how old they are, etc.). I don’t answer questions about my personal life.► see thesaurus at private13ONLY FOR YOU [only before noun] used to emphasize that something belongs only to you, or someone works only for you: I’ve got my own personal website. a personal fitness trainer After Alan’s death, his mother received his personal effects (=small possessions, clothing, documents, etc. of someone who has died).personal possessions/property/belongings (=things belonging only to you)4DONE BY HUMANS involving direct communication between people, or done by people rather than by machines or in writing: Internet classes don’t give you any personal contact with the teacher.5CRITICISM involving rude or upsetting criticism of someone: a bitter personal attack on the senator It’s unprofessional to make such personal remarks (=unkind remarks about someone’s appearance or behavior). Nothing personal (=I am not criticizing you), but I’d like to be alone right now.6a personal friend someone that you know well, especially a famous or important person: David is a close personal friend of Bill and Marsha.7personal development the improvements in your character that come from your experiences in life8NOT WORK not relating to your work, business, or official duties: We’re not allowed to make personal phone calls at work.9YOUR BODY [only before noun] relating to your body or the way you look: a manufacturer of personal care products personal hygiene |
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