individual
/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2335 in the learning path
个人的；单独的
Definitions
adj. Relating to one person or thing rather than a group
个人的；单独的
n. One person or living thing considered separately from others
个人；个体
adj. Having qualities that make someone or something different from others
独特的；有个性的
Example
The teacher gave each child an individual box of crayons.
老师给每个孩子单独发了一盒彩色蜡笔。
Education systems should recognise individual learning needs rather than expect every student to progress at the same pace.
教育体系应重视个人的学习需求，而不是指望每个学生都以相同的速度进步。
Collocations
- individual needs
- individual responsibility
- individual differences
- a talented individual
Word family
- individually (adv.)
- individuality (n.)
- individualism (n.)
- individualistic (adj.)
Synonyms
- personal
- distinctive
Antonyms
- collective
Usage tip
形容词强调单个或个人；作可数名词指一个人或个体。
FAQ
- What does individual mean?
- Relating to one person or thing rather than a group One person or living thing considered separately from others Having qualities that make someone or something different from others
- How is individual pronounced?
- UK /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/, US /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
