unique

英 [juː'niːk] 美[jʊ'nik]

adj. 独特的，稀罕的；[数] 唯一的，独一无二的
n. 独一无二的人或物
n. (Unique)人名；(英)尤妮克

近义词 absolute last odd only sole single and first solitary lone

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英英释义

1. radically distinctive and without equal;: "he is alone in the field of microbiology"; "this theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem"; "Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint"; "craftsmen whose skill is unequaled"; "unparalleled athletic ability"; "a breakdown of law unparalleled in our history"

2. (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality;: "a species unique to Australia"

3. the single one of its kind;: "a singular example"; "the unique existing example of Donne's handwriting"; "a unique copy of an ancient manuscript"; "certain types of problems have unique solutions"

4. highly unusual or rare but not the single instance;: "spoke with a unique accent"; "had unique ability in raising funds"; "a frankness unique in literature"; "a unique dining experience"

同义词辨析

only, single, sole, unique, alone

这些形容词均可表示"唯一的"之意。

only：普通用词，常可与sole换用，但侧重仅限于指定的人或物，而不需要更多。

single：语气较强，强调仅此一个，再无第二个。

sole：语气强于only，指仅有一个或一群，只考虑这一个或这一群。

unique：非正式用词，侧重在一类中唯一无可匹敌、无与伦比的特征。

alone：着重专指某人或某物，而不是别的。

考试真题

Eggs provide a unique surface to paint on.

We like the unique nature of that software.

That approach will eliminate most cord-cutting concerns—but what about their wireless equivalent, jamming? With the right device tuned to the right frequency, what's to stop a thief from jamming your setup and blocking that alert signal from ever reaching the base station?Jamming concerns are nothing new, and they're not unique to security systems.

They prefer something unique and they demand quality.

People and homes are showing great change as more and more unique handcrafted items become available.

Could you reproduce Silicon Valley elsewhere, or is there something unique about it?It wouldn't be surprising if it were hard to reproduce in other countries, because you couldn't reproduce it in most of the US either.

And taking into consideration the unique needs of their communities.

The unique surroundings of his living place.

The man's unique talents are the envy of many people.

"I think we're unique as a federal agency," USPS official Mike Swigart told me, "because we're in literally every community in this country."

Could you reproduce silicon Valley elsewhere, or is there something unique about it?

Each of these have unique qualities as well.

In a 2011 USPS case study, the agency emphasized its massive infrastructure as a "unique federal asset" to be called upon in a disaster or terrorist attack.

Jamming concerns are nothing new, and they're not unique to security systems.

One official says USPS is unique in that it has more direct reach to communities compared with other federal agencies.

They could buy unique souvenirs there to take back home.

Together, the team may then produce something new, unique and superior to that of any one member.

What is the unique about the monarch butterfly according to the speaker?

It is a unique gift of human beings.

By introducing a degree of forcefulness and humor, the machine could be presented as a vivid and unique character.

Publicize his colorful and unique life stories

By introducing a degree of forefulness and humour, the machine could be presented as a vivid and unique character.

The kitchenware in his shop is of unique design.

Beyond revealing population-wide patterns, the right combination of data and analysis can also help individuals identify unique characteristics of their own behavior, including conditions that could indicate the need for some form of intervention-such as

But over the past few decades a unique class of satellites has been created that fits the bill: CubeSats.

I loved experimenting with new materials, and I always tried to develop new techniques to make the most unique textiles for my fashion projects.

My idea was to photograph this beautiful and very unique coastline, rich in history, before it's too late—as a last witness.

Perhaps you're bringing your unique knowledge and gaining access to someone else's professional network, or Maybe you're able to learn a new skill by working with someone.

This unique ecosystem may soon be under pressure.

Another unique human characteristic is that we walk upright.

As for the USA, it is almost unique among developed nations in having a population that is expected to grow by 20% from 2010—2030.

Dudok alone shaped most century Hilversum and approximately 75 buildings still bear his unique characteristics.

Explore the monuments and memorials on the national mail as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop.

Frequent stops are make for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history.

If you're looking for a unique adventure, the Space and Aviation Center (SAC) is the place to be.

It is never rare to find that Mozart packs japanese concert halls, as japanese painter Hiroshige does Paris galleries, unique works of this kind are different from today's popular art, even if they began as works of popular art.

Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles.

Send us a tale about the strange behaviour of unique pets or wildlife in up 300 words.

Several safari camps operate as the base for this adventure, providing unique rides twice a day to explore deep into the delta.

The curves of the buildings perfectly match the rise and fall of hills, forming a unique view.

The first unique human characteristic is that humans have extraordinarily large brains compared with other animals.

The foods we eat—and when and how we eat them—are often unique to a particular culture or may even differ between rural and urban areas within one country.

These patterns are unique to each person.

This photo, with the unique beauty that unfolded before me and that woman who "ruined" it, now hangs on a wall in my bedroom.

Toknow magazine is a big hit in the world of children's publishing, bringing a unique combination of challenging ideas and good fun to young fans every month.

Historical particularism, which emphasized the uniqueness of all cultures, gave new direction to anthropology.

Boas felt that the culture of any society must be understood as the result of a unique history and not as one of many cultures belonging to a broader evolutionary stage or type of culture.

Each set of circumstances， however bad， offers a unique opportunity for growth.

To filter out what is unique from what is shared might enable us to understand how complex cultural behavior arose and what guides it in evolutionary or cognitive terms.

We aim to be objective, but we cannot escape the context of our unique life experience.

Humans are unique in their capacity to not only make tools but then turn around and use them to create superfluous material goods - paintings, sculpture and architecture - and superfluous experiences - music, literature, religion and philosophy.

He agreed to join because he “found the foresight behind the establishment of the SBoRE to be novel, unique and likely to have a lasting impact.

The Eisenhower Executive Office Building ( ' , EEOB) commands a unique position in both the national history and the architectural heritage of the United States.

He agreed to join because he "found the foresight behind the establishment of the SBoRE to be novel, unique and likely to have a lasting impact".

Humans are unique in their capacity to not only make tools but then turn around and use them to create superfluous material goods—paintings, sculpture and architecture—and superfluous experiences—music, literature, religion and philosophy.

It is far better to spend money on experiences, say Ms Dunn and Mr Norton, like interesting trips, unique meals or even going to the cinema.

The eisenhower Executive Office Building commands a unique position in both the national history and the architectural heritage of the United States.

The study is a genome-wide analysis conducted on 1, 932 unique subjects which compared pairs of unrelated friends and unrelated strangers.

Therefore, everyone needs to find their extra—their unique value contribution that makes them stand out in whatever is their field of employment.

实用场景例句

Everyone's fingerprints are unique.: 每个人的指纹都是独一无二的。

a unique talent: 奇才

The preview offers a unique opportunity to see the show without the crowds.: 预展提供了看展览但不挨挤的难得机会。

The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe.: 这项协议给予这家公司向东欧输出商品的特殊地位。

an atmosphere that is unique to New York: 纽约所独具的气氛

The koala is unique to Australia.: 树袋熊是澳大利亚独有的。

Her past experience made her uniquely suited to lead the campaign.: 她以往的经历使她格外适合领导这场运动。

The UK, uniquely, has not had to face the problem of mass unemployment.: 唯有英国无须面对大量失业的问题。

He was a uniquely gifted teacher.: 他是个天赋异禀的天才教师。

[不可数名词]The author stresses the uniqueness of the individual.: 这位作者强调个人的独特性。

Each person's signature is unique...: 每个人的签名都是独一无二的。

The area has its own unique language, Catalan.: 这个地区有自己单独的语言，加泰罗尼亚语。

Brett's vocals are just unique...: 布雷特的歌声无与伦比。

Kauffman was a woman of unique talent and determination.: 考夫曼是一个有着超群才智和决断力的女子。

No one knows for sure why adolescence is unique to humans...: 没有人确切地知道为什么只有人类才会经历青春期。

This interesting and charming creature is unique to Borneo.: 这种有趣迷人的动物是婆罗洲独有的。

Eastern culture, especially Chinese culture, is quite unique.: 以东方文化来说, 尤其汉民族, 是很特别的.

The architectural structure of the Temple of Heaven is unique.: 天坛的建筑结构很别致.

The tranquil beauty of the village scenery is unique.: 这乡村景色的宁静是绝无仅有的.

He was a unique genius.: 他是个无与伦比的天才.

It is not a unique instance , but has its counterpart.: 无独有偶.

This tension makes such unique transcendency the ultimate concern rooted in reality.: 这种张力使信仰这种独特的超越成为一种人的植根于现实的终极关怀.

I am in a rather unique position, as my job is different from anyone else's.: 我的情况很特殊, 因为我的工作与众不同.

This is a rather unique position.: 这是一个相当好的位置.

Everyone's fingerprints are unique.: 每个人的指纹都是独一无二的。

He was grateful for and proud of his son's remarkable, nay, unique performance.: 他为儿子出色的，不，应该是独一无二的表演心怀感激和骄傲。

Editorially, they never really became a unique distinct product.: 就立场和观点来说，它们从未真正做到树立起自己独具一格的视角。

中文词源

unique 唯一的

un-, 一，词源同unit,-que, 形容词后缀。

双语例句

1. Editorially, they never really became a unique distinct product.: 就立场和观点来说，它们从未真正做到树立起自己独具一格的视角。

2. Kauffman was a woman of unique talent and determination.: 考夫曼是一个有着超群才智和决断力的女子。

3. With its unique heating element it makes perfect coffee.: 其独特的电热元件使它能够煮出非常美味的咖啡。

4. This interesting and charming creature is unique to Borneo.: 这种有趣迷人的动物是婆罗洲独有的。

5. The examples are unique to this dictionary.: 这些例证是这部词典独有的。

英文词源

unique: unique: [17] Unique comes via French unique from Latin ūnicus ‘only, sole’. This was derived from ūnus ‘one’, a distant relative of English one. It originally meant simply ‘single, sole’ in English, and the extended sense ‘unequalled, unparalleled’, which has often drawn the hostile criticism of purists (particularly when accompanied by qualifiers such as very or completely), did not emerge until the late 18th century, under French influence.
=> one, union
unique (adj.): c. 1600, "single, solitary," from Middle French unique (16c.), from Latin unicus "only, single, sole, alone of its kind," from unus "one" (see one). Meaning "forming the only one of its kind" is attested from 1610s; erroneous sense of "remarkable, uncommon" is attested from mid-19c. Related: Uniquely; uniqueness.

词态变化

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