| 单词 | exceptional |
| 释义 | exceptional (once / 461 pages) adj Generally, exceptional is a compliment––"the concert was exceptional" means it was better than what could have been expected. But it can also just mean unusual. "Maria gets to skip gym, but hers is an exceptional case." Exceptional begins with the Latin prefix ex- 'out,' because something exceptional stands out in some way. In certain cases, exceptional can mean under-performing. Children with special educational needs are sometimes referred to in this way, as exceptional or special. WORD FAMILYexceptional: exceptionally, unexceptional+/except: excepted, excepting, exception, excepts/exception: exceptionable, exceptional, exceptions/exceptionable: exceptionably, unexceptionable/unexceptionable: unexceptionably/unexceptional: unexceptionally USAGE EXAMPLESSometimes even exceptional defenders can't afford to be too proud to do what needs be done. BBC(Jan 01, 2017) Chemistry between two performers depends on each one bringing exceptional talents to the mix. New York Times(Jan 01, 2017) “It was an exceptional goal because it was at the end of a fantastic collective movement which our game is about,” Wenger said. Seattle Times(Jan 01, 2017) 1adj surpassing what is common or usual or expected exceptional kindness Syn especial, particular, special uncommon not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind 2adj far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree an exceptional memory Syn exceeding, olympian, prodigious, surpassing extraordinary beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable 3adj deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence special educational provisions for exceptional children Syn abnormal departing from the normal in e.g. intelligence and development |
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