unprecedented
/ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6541 in the learning path
前所未有的；空前的
Definitions
adj. Never having happened or existed before.
前所未有的；空前的
Example
The bakery received an unprecedented flood of orders today.
今天这家面包店收到了空前大量的订单。
Many coastal communities face unprecedented challenges as rising sea levels threaten homes, infrastructure, and local livelihoods.
随着海平面上升威胁住房、基础设施和当地生计，许多沿海社区面临前所未有的挑战。
Collocations
- unprecedented growth
- on an unprecedented scale
- unprecedented challenges
Word family
- precedent (n.)
- precedented (adj.)
Synonyms
- unheard-of
Usage tip
强调从未发生过，不只是程度很大或不常见。
FAQ
- What does unprecedented mean?
- Never having happened or existed before.
- How is unprecedented pronounced?
- UK /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/, US /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
