singular

• 形容某事物非常好、出众或非凡；在语法中表示单数。

Describes something that is exceptionally good, remarkable, or outstanding; also used in grammar to denote the singular form.

1. Unique or remarkableB2formal

   Being outstanding or extraordinary; very good or unusual.

   非凡的

   • She has a singular talent for music.
   • The artist's singular style sets him apart from others.
   • It was a singular achievement in the history of science.

   同义词distinctiveexceptionalextraordinarynotableoutstandingrareremarkableuncommonuniqueunusual

   反义词averagecommonordinarytypicalunremarkableusual

2. Grammar: referring to oneA2formal

   Relating to a form of a word used to refer to only one person or thing.

   单数

   • The word 'cat' is singular, while 'cats' is plural.
   • Use a singular verb with a singular subject.
   • In English, 'he', 'she', and 'it' are singular pronouns.

   反义词plural

3. Strange or oddB2formal

   Unusual or peculiar; different from what is normal.

   奇怪的

   • He had a singular way of looking at problems.
   • There was a singular silence in the room after the announcement.
   • Her singular behavior made everyone uncomfortable.

   同义词abnormalcuriouseccentricextraordinaryoddpeculiarqueerstrangeuncommonunusual

   反义词commonnormalordinarytypicalusual

• 表示单数语法形式的词，指一个人、事物或情况，与复数相对。

A noun referring to a grammatical form that denotes one person, thing, or instance, as opposed to plural.

1. Grammatical numberA2formal

   The form of a word used to refer to one person, thing, or instance.

   单数

   • The singular of 'children' is 'child'.
   • In English, most nouns form the singular by adding no suffix.
   • The verb must agree with the subject in number, whether singular or plural.

   反义词plural