| 单词 | special |
| 释义 | special —special /ˈspeʃ.əl/ adjective (NOT USUAL) A2 not ordinary or usual: » The car has a number of special safety features.» Is there anything special that you'd like to do today?» Passengers should tell the airline in advance if they have any special dietary needs.» I don't expect special treatment - I just want to be treated fairly.» Full details of the election results will be published in a special edition of tomorrow's newspaper.» I have a suit for special occasions.» There's a special offer on peaches (UK ALSO peaches are on special offer) (= they are being sold at a reduced price) this week.Thesaurus+: ↑Unique and unusual , ↑Good, better and best in terms of qualityA2 especially great or important, or having a quality that most similar things or people do not have: » Could I ask you a special favour?» I'm cooking something special for her birthday.Thesaurus+: ↑Unique and unusual , ↑Good, better and best in terms of qualityWord Builder:–Nouns: special, specialist–Adjectives: special, specialized–Verbs: specialize–Adverbs: specially• • • Extra Examples:» The informative asides about rural life make this wine guide rather special.» I would like to say a big thankyou to everyone who's helped to make our wedding such a special occasion!» The hotel has a special discount rate for newlyweds.» I have a suit but I only wear it on special occasions.» Her voice is OK, but it's nothing special.adjective [before noun] (PARTICULAR) ► B1 having a particular purpose: » Firefighters use special breathing equipment in smoky buildings.» Some of the children have special educational needs.» You need special tyres on your car for snow.» She works as a special adviser to the president.Thesaurus+: ↑Particular and individualWord Builder:–Nouns: special, specialist–Adjectives: special, specialized–Verbs: specialize–Adverbs: specially• • • Extra Examples:» They use special chemicals to accelerate the growth of crops.» These automatic cameras have a special focusing mechanism.» This food processor has a special attachment for grinding coffee.» Sailors have special equipment to help them navigate.» They probed in the mud with a special drill.noun [C] F0 a television programme that is made for a particular reason or occasion and is not part of a series: » a three-hour election night specialThesaurus+: ↑Programmes and other broadcastsF0 a dish that is available in a restaurant on a particular day that is not usually available: » Today's specials are written on the board.Thesaurus+: ↑Restaurants and cafesThesaurus+: ↑Savoury dishesF0 MAINLY US a product that is being sold at a reduced price for a short period: » Today's specials include T-shirts for only $2.99.Thesaurus+: ↑Products and producers , ↑Buying and selling in generalThesaurus+: ↑Value and price decreasesWord Builder:–Nouns: special, specialist–Adjectives: special, specialized–Verbs: specialize–Adverbs: specially |
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