| 单词 | exceptional |
| 释义 | exceptional (ɪksepʃənəl ) 1. adjective B2 You use exceptional to describe someone or something that has a particular quality, usually a good quality, to an unusually high degree. [approval] ...children with exceptional ability. His translation is exceptional in its poetic quality. exceptionally adverb [ADVERB adjective/adverb] He's an exceptionally talented dancer. The conditions under ground were exceptionally hot. 2. adjective Exceptional situations and incidents are unusual and only likely to happen very infrequently. [formal] ...if the courts hold that this case is exceptional. Synonyms: unusual, special, odd, strange exceptionally adverb Exceptionally, in times of emergency, we may send a team of experts. At your request we may agree, exceptionally, to work outside usual working hours. Synonyms: unusually, very, particularly, surprisingly Collocations: exceptional achievement Reaching the final was an exceptional achievement - they should have stayed to the bitter end. The Sun Heads are always keen to see proof of success, but we sometimes fail to see how much this can make pupils feel only the most exceptional achievement really counts. Times, Sunday Times It must, above all, reward exceptional achievement. Times, Sunday Times Creativity and exceptional achievement would be repressed as a result. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was bestowed to honour exceptional achievement and on rare occasions as an honorary award. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She has all the obsession and narrowness that any exceptional athlete in training must possess. Times, Sunday Times Throughout his life he was an exceptional athlete, including being an all-state football player. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She could impersonate 100 people, speak various languages, and was an exceptional athlete. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was an exceptional athlete and a star football player. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was an exceptional athlete especially in aquatic sports - his favorite being canoeing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The annual prize 'honours a living person who has made an exceptional contribution to affirming life's spiritual dimension'. Times, Sunday Times The award recognizes exceptional contribution to the growth and development of the law school. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These extras, given for exceptional contributions, are paid to thousands of consultants every year. Times, Sunday Times The award recognises his achievements as a teacher, researcher and innovator, including his exceptional contributions to nanomedicine, as well as his active community engagement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The $1,000 prize honors exceptional contributions to the study of international relations, with specific emphasis on the resolution of critical policy challenges. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Be warned: it demands an exceptional degree of commitment. Times, Sunday Times Retailers tell us that consumers are still shopping around to an exceptional degree. Times, Sunday Times He was close to his family and above all he possessed to an exceptional degree the art of friendship. Times, Sunday Times He had endured his painful final illness with an exceptional degree of dignity and courage. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These competing northern magnates enjoyed an exceptional degree of autonomy from royal authority, owing to the remoteness and insecurity of the region where they were established. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Presented in a smart velvet box, this gorgeous jewellery would make an exceptional gift. Times, Sunday Times It was a turning point, the moment those around him realised he had an exceptional gift. Times, Sunday Times It's an exceptional gift; one shared by few others. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He has an exceptional gift for holding players and listeners on a thread of sound, drawing out the most refined textures. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This, and his genuine passion and, of course, his exceptional gifts. Times, Sunday Times They are wonderful people of exceptional merit. Times, Sunday Times Some of the work shown was of exceptional merit. Times, Sunday Times It was granted to individuals, enterprises, organizations, and military groups for exceptional merit in relation to ideology, culture, economy, and other designations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The order was awarded in bronze, silver, gold and gold honor clasp (for exceptional merit). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 All these exhibits were of exceptional merit; as a result, he was awarded with gold and silver medallions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It said a rapid increase in the global appetite for food deliveries 'has created an exceptional opportunity for growth'. The Sun He availed himself diligently of the exceptional opportunity thus afforded him of gaining information about remote and unknown idioms that could not be studied from literary remains. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Experiences and training are designed to challenge and develop skills of all students, as well as to provide exceptional opportunities for artistically talented students. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The best use was made of the exceptional opportunities of studying the natural history of those countries. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Green flags represent exceptional performance while red flags highlight significant concerns. Times, Sunday Times After another exceptional performance the hosannas rang out for him as they often do. Times, Sunday Times You never can say for sure when it comes to the motivation for an utterly exceptional performance. Times, Sunday Times Last year staff were given three extra days' leave as thanks for exceptional performance. Times, Sunday Times It was an exceptional performance. Times, Sunday Times Such largesse came in return for appearing to be that very rare combination of an exceptional player and an impeccable person. Times, Sunday Times He's an exceptional player with a phenomenal goalscoring record. The Sun But, as soon as he first came to training, you knew he was an exceptional player - there was just no weakness to his game. The Sun We only want to bring in an exceptional player. Times, Sunday Times It has been a blow for us to be without the services of such an exceptional player. The Sun The engine starts with a wellmannered bark, offering little indication of its exceptional potential. Times, Sunday Times You may be underestimating the quality of love in a relationship but a close-up look will reveal its exceptional potential. The Sun Soon enough, he became aware of his exceptional potential for athletics. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These studies demonstrated the exceptional potential of the river and stressed the advantages of building a multi-dam system in order take full advantage of the terrain and water flows. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The oak woodwork of the stair is of exceptional quality, as is the chimneypiece with stylised leaves. Times, Sunday Times (2006) He had an exceptional quality of mind which he used with rapidity and total clarity. Times, Sunday Times (2012) But initial arguments defending its supposed exceptional quality were subject to many weaknesses. Science, Technology, and Social Change (1988) They matched the exceptional quality of their recordings with live shows that are pleasing to the eye and fantastic to the ears. The Sun (2016) Here you will sample delicious cuisine in exquisite surroundings with exceptional service. Times, Sunday Times He retired in 1973 after completing more than 31 years of exceptional service. Times, Sunday Times The bustling eaterie offered up a mouth-watering menu - the best pigeon you'll ever have - along with a friendly ambience and exceptional service. The Sun We have clearly defined what exceptional service means for us and for our clients. Times, Sunday Times Internal polls may show that 89 per cent of staff believe the bank provides 'exceptional service' to clients. Times, Sunday Times The restrictions will only apply to 'newcomers' in an 'exceptional situation' in the future. Times, Sunday Times So you're talking about an exceptional situation. The Sun But that was an exceptional situation. Times, Sunday Times Strategy of survival in an exceptional situation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It may not be ideal but exceptional situations call for exceptional measures. Times,Sunday Times That he did so was attributed to his exceptional skill in delicate negotiations with other service chiefs and with government ministers. Times,Sunday Times An anatomical draughtsman was a talented dogsbody in some places: though he had exceptional skill, he was not seen as a proper painter. The Times Literary Supplement Doing so repeatedly over a long career requires exceptional skill and intelligence. Times, Sunday Times His intelligence work was largely connected with cryptography, and he showed exceptional skill at cryptanalysis. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Police have acknowledged the exceptional skill of the thieves. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They were not supermen, blessed with exceptional speed or power. Times, Sunday Times Possessing exceptional speed and agility, he proved extremely durable, never missing a start over the final three years of his brilliant career. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She has exceptional speed, or something to that effect. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His main advantages are his exceptional speed and maneuverability. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This arrangement remained virtually unchanged to the build completion and offered exceptional speed when the vessel was de-ballasted on the surface. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Exercising his hands and arms for hours on end, he acquired exceptional strength and dexterity. Times, Sunday Times He has exceptional strength, very good pace and technique. The Sun Tested in 1965, the fibres were found to not only boast exceptional strength but to be resistant to fire. Times, Sunday Times Moreover, this financial shock has hit at a time of exceptional strength in the global economy. Times, Sunday Times Discovering his exceptional strength at a very young age, he impressed his fellow workers with his feats of strength. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Clearly he had recognised another exceptional talent early on. The Sun He’s someone that works really hard and has exceptional talent. Globe and Mail Something for which they both have an exceptional talent. The Sun He didn't consider her an exceptional talent but marvelled at her ability to learn. Times, Sunday Times If we're to be one of the best places in the world for research, we need to attract as much 'exceptional talent' as we can. Times, Sunday Times They also offer exceptional value at less than half the maker's recommended selling price. Times, Sunday Times There's no denying the exceptional value of this seven-inch tablet - but you'll need to move quick to make the most of it. The Sun While she considers commissions to offer exceptional value, she says that the scope for speculative investment gains can be hyped. Times, Sunday Times It was a jolly place and exceptional value. Times, Sunday Times As part of our mission we remain committed to delivering exceptional value for our customers. Times, Sunday Times Every so often a truly exceptional group sneaks up on the inside lane and takes the jazz world by surprise. Times, Sunday Times Only the absence of an index mars the usefulness of this truly exceptional collection. Christianity Today It takes a truly exceptional team to succeed in all conditions. Times, Sunday Times Those members of the old guard who recover from this series will be truly exceptional people. Times, Sunday Times They've not only recaptured the very essence of what made this band great but have made a truly exceptional album. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 杰出的 Japanese: 例外的な |
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