special

• 形容某人或某事物与普通情况不同，常指更好、更重要或更独特。也表示专门为某一目的或场合而设的。

Describes something that is better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.

1. Distinctive or uniqueA1formal

   Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.

   特别的

   • She has a special talent for music.
   • This is a special occasion, so we should celebrate.
   • He received a special award for his bravery.

   同义词distinctiveexceptionalextraordinarynotableparticularremarkablesingularuncommonuniqueunusual

   反义词averagecommongenericnormalordinaryregularstandardtypicalunremarkableusual

2. Designed for a particular purposeA2formal

   Intended for a specific function or person.

   专门的

   • The restaurant offers a special menu for children.
   • We need special equipment for this experiment.
   • She has a special chair for her back pain.

   同义词bespokecustomdedicatedparticularpurpose-builtspecializedspecifictailored

   反义词commongeneralgenericordinarystandard

3. Exceptional or importantA2informal

   Having a particular importance or value.

   特别的

   • You are very special to me.
   • This is a special day for our family.
   • He made me feel special with his kind words.

   同义词exceptionalextraordinaryimportantnotableparticularremarkablesignificantunique

   反义词averagecommonnormalordinarystandardtypicalunremarkableusual

• 名词，指不寻常或非标准的事物，通常为特定目的或特定人而设。

A noun referring to something that is not ordinary or usual, often designed for a particular purpose or person.

1. Discounted item or offerA2informal

   A product or service offered at a reduced price for a limited time.

   特价

   • Today's special is grilled salmon with vegetables.
   • The store has a special on all winter coats this week.
   • Check the menu for the daily specials.

   同义词bargaindealdiscountofferpromotionreductionsalesteal

2. Unique or exceptional personB1informal

   A person who is regarded as extraordinary or particularly important.

   特别的人

   • She's a special to me, my best friend.
   • He's no special; he's just like everyone else.
   • The teacher treated the gifted student as a special.

   同义词nonpareiloriginalphenomenonprodigyrarity