unique

adjective

OPAL W

/juˈniːk/

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being the only one of its kind
- Everyone's fingerprints are unique.
- Each item has a unique 6-digit code.
- unique in something Her lawyer said the case was unique in French law.
- unique in doing something Saturn's largest moon is unique in having an atmosphere made mostly of nitrogen.
You can use absolutely, totally or almost with unique in this meaning.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
verbs
- be
- make somebody/something
adverb
- completely
- quite
- totally
- …
preposition
- to
See full entry
very special or unusual
- The preview offers a unique opportunity to see the show without the crowds.
- This house has many unique features, including a 45-foot-long outdoor swimming pool.
- He approaches problems in his own unique way.
- The vast red sand dunes are what makes this area unique.
- a unique talent
- The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe.
- He brings a unique combination of skills to this project.
- I feel I have a unique perspective on the situation.
- his unique style of leadership
- The museum provides a unique experience for anyone with an interest in naval history.
- Unfortunately your situation is not unique among assistants in New York.
You can use more, very, etc. with unique in this meaning.
Extra Examples
- We have the almost unique situation of an artist banning his own work.
- There's nothing unique about the case.
- The museum is of unique historical importance.
- Surely nobody could have more unique or peaceful surroundings in which to work.
- Her many unique qualities include discretion and loyalty.
- The magnificent light make this place unique.
- Its magnificent proportions make this palace unique among the buildings of the world.
- The club has prospered under his unique style of leadership.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
verbs
- be
- make somebody/something
adverb
- completely
- quite
- totally
- …
preposition
- to
See full entry
belonging to or connected with one particular person, place or thing
- unique to somebody/something an atmosphere that is unique to New York
- The koala is unique to Australia.
Extra Examples
- This monkey is unique to the island.
- The problem is not unique to this country.
- The pattern of stripes is unique to each individual animal.
- Teaching styles reflect the unique circumstances of each school and classroom.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
verbs
- be
- make somebody/something
adverb
- completely
- quite
- totally
- …
preposition
- to
See full entry

Word Originearly 17th cent.: from French, from Latin unicus, from unus ‘one’.

单词	unique
释义	unique adjective OPAL W /juˈniːk/ /juˈniːk/ jump to other results being the only one of its kind Everyone's fingerprints are unique. Each item has a unique 6-digit code. unique in something Her lawyer said the case was unique in French law. unique in doing something Saturn's largest moon is unique in having an atmosphere made mostly of nitrogen. You can use absolutely, totally or almost with unique in this meaning. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs be make somebody/something adverb completely quite totally … preposition to See full entry very special or unusual The preview offers a unique opportunity to see the show without the crowds. This house has many unique features, including a 45-foot-long outdoor swimming pool. He approaches problems in his own unique way. The vast red sand dunes are what makes this area unique. a unique talent The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe. He brings a unique combination of skills to this project. I feel I have a unique perspective on the situation. his unique style of leadership The museum provides a unique experience for anyone with an interest in naval history. Unfortunately your situation is not unique among assistants in New York. You can use more, very, etc. with unique in this meaning. Extra Examples We have the almost unique situation of an artist banning his own work. There's nothing unique about the case. The museum is of unique historical importance. Surely nobody could have more unique or peaceful surroundings in which to work. Her many unique qualities include discretion and loyalty. The magnificent light make this place unique. Its magnificent proportions make this palace unique among the buildings of the world. The club has prospered under his unique style of leadership. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs be make somebody/something adverb completely quite totally … preposition to See full entry belonging to or connected with one particular person, place or thing unique to somebody/something an atmosphere that is unique to New York The koala is unique to Australia. Extra Examples This monkey is unique to the island. The problem is not unique to this country. The pattern of stripes is unique to each individual animal. Teaching styles reflect the unique circumstances of each school and classroom. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs be make somebody/something adverb completely quite totally … preposition to See full entry Word Originearly 17th cent.: from French, from Latin unicus, from unus ‘one’.
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