sole
/səʊl/ · /soʊl/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4186 in the learning path
唯一的；独自的
Definitions
adj. Being the only one, with nobody or nothing else involved.
唯一的；独自的
n. The bottom surface of a foot or shoe.
脚底；鞋底
n. A flat sea fish commonly eaten as food.
鳎鱼
Example
She is the sole owner of this little bakery.
她是这家小面包店的唯一所有者。
Economic growth should not be the sole measure of a country's progress or public wellbeing.
经济增长不应成为衡量国家进步或公众福祉的唯一标准。
Collocations
- the sole reason
- sole responsibility
- the sole of a shoe
Word family
- solely (adv.)
Synonyms
- only
- exclusive
Antonyms
- shared
Usage tip
表示“唯一的”时通常放名词前；与 soul 同音。
FAQ
- What does sole mean?
- Being the only one, with nobody or nothing else involved. The bottom surface of a foot or shoe. A flat sea fish commonly eaten as food.
- How is sole pronounced?
- UK /səʊl/, US /soʊl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
