exceptional
/ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #5346 in the learning path
杰出的；非凡的
Definitions
adj. far better than usual
杰出的；非凡的
adj. unusual and outside normal circumstances
罕见的；特殊的
Example
The young violinist gave an exceptional performance last night.
那位年轻的小提琴手昨晚的演奏十分出色。
Students with exceptional ability may require additional challenges to remain engaged in classroom learning.
能力出众的学生可能需要更有挑战性的任务，才能持续投入课堂学习。
Collocations
- exceptional ability
- exceptional circumstances
- exceptional performance
Word family
- exception (n.)
- exceptionally (adv.)
Synonyms
- outstanding
- extraordinary
Antonyms
- ordinary
- mediocre
Usage tip
常指特别优秀；exceptional circumstances指特殊情况。
FAQ
- What does exceptional mean?
- far better than usual unusual and outside normal circumstances
- How is exceptional pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/, US /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
