exception
/ɪkˈsepʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4101 in the learning path
例外
Definitions
n. someone or something not included in a general rule or pattern
例外
n. an objection, especially in the phrase take exception to
异议；反对
Example
Everyone enjoyed the soup, with the exception of my brother.
除了我哥哥，大家都很喜欢这道汤。
Although public transport is generally affordable, rural communities often represent an exception because services are limited.
虽然公共交通通常价格低廉，但农村社区往往是例外，因为可用的服务有限。
Collocations
- an exception to the rule
- with the exception of
- make an exception
- take exception to
Word family
- exceptional (adj.)
- exceptionally (adv.)
Usage tip
规则的例外用exception to，不用exception of。
FAQ
- What does exception mean?
- someone or something not included in a general rule or pattern an objection, especially in the phrase take exception to
- How is exception pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈsepʃən/, US /ɪkˈsepʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
