single
/ˈsɪŋɡəl/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #626 in the learning path
单个的；仅一个的
Definitions
adj. Only one, rather than several or many.
单个的；仅一个的
adj. Not married or not in a romantic relationship.
单身的；未婚的
adj. For travel to a destination without a return journey.
单程的
Example
A single candle lit the room during the power cut.
停电时，房间里只有一支蜡烛照明。
No single policy can solve urban congestion without improvements to public transport and local planning.
如果不改善公共交通和地方规划，任何单一政策都无法解决城市拥堵。
Collocations
- a single person
- every single day
- a single ticket
- a single parent
Word family
- singly (adv.)
- singleness (n.)
Synonyms
- sole
- unmarried
Antonyms
- multiple
- married
Usage tip
单程票英式常说single ticket，美式用one-way ticket。
FAQ
- What does single mean?
- Only one, rather than several or many. Not married or not in a romantic relationship. For travel to a destination without a return journey.
- How is single pronounced?
- UK /ˈsɪŋɡəl/, US /ˈsɪŋɡəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
