单词 | individual |
释义 | individual —individual /ˌɪn.dɪˈvɪd.ju.əl/ noun [C] (DIFFERENT) ► C2 a person who thinks or behaves in their own original way: » If nothing else, the school will turn her into an individual.Thesaurus+: ↑Exceptional qualities, things and peoplenoun [C] (SINGLE) ► B2 a single person or thing, especially when compared to the group or set to which they belong: » Every individual has rights which must never be taken away.» Like many creative individuals, she can be very bad-tempered.» We try to treat our students as individuals.Thesaurus+: ↑Particular and individual• • • Extra Examples:» The new tax system would be calculated on the value of property owned by an individual.» It's a global problem - what can individuals do about it?» He's an extremely unattractive individual, don't you think?» The complexity and costliness of the judicial system militate against justice for the individual.» The government has been encouraging individuals to opt out of the state pension scheme.—individual /ˌɪn.dɪˈvɪd.ju.əl/adjective (DIFFERENT) ► F0 belonging or relating to, or suitable for, people or things that are different or particular in some way: » children with individual needs» Marion has a very individual writing style.Thesaurus+: ↑Particular and individualadjective (SINGLE) B1 [before noun] existing and considered separately from the other things or people in a group: » Each individual table is finished by hand.Thesaurus+: ↑Particular and individualB1 [before noun] given to or relating to a single, separate person or thing: » We deal with each case on an individual basis.Thesaurus+: ↑Single, double and multiple• • • Extra Examples:» Their youngest child is at the stage where she can say individual words but not full sentences.» The United States is a federation of 50 individual states.» The local education authorities have devolved financial control to individual schools.» She thinks that young people today are too concerned with individual happiness and gratification.» This party stands for low taxes and individual freedom. |
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