unique
/jʊ'ni:k/
adjective
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* being the only existing one of its type or, more generally, unusual or special in some way
独一无二的；与众不同的；唯一的；独特的；罕见的

1. Each person's genetic code is unique except in the case of identical twins.
每个人的遗传密码都是独一无二的，同卵双胞胎除外。

2. I'd recognise your handwriting anywhere - it's unique.
无论在哪里，我都能认出你的笔迹——它太与众不同了。

3. Do not miss this unique opportunity to buy all six pans at half the recommended price.
购买全部六个平底锅只需半价——不要错过这难得的机会。

4. As many as 100 species of fish, some unique to (= only found in) these waters, may have been affected by the pollution.
有多达100种鱼类可能已经受到污染，其中有些在别的水域已绝迹。

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☞ unique
unique / ju5ni:k / adjective1. being the only one of its kind
   唯一的；独一无二的:
   Everyone's fingerprints are unique.
   每个人的指纹都是独一无二的。 2. very special or unusual
   独特的；罕见的:
   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捱挤的难得机会。
   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。 3. ~ (to sb / sth) belonging to or connected with one particular person, place or thing
   (某人、地或事物)独具的,特有的:
   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。
• unique·ly adv.:
   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。
• unique·ness noun [U] :
   The author stresses the uniqueness of the individual.
   这位作者强调个人的独特性。

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unique adj.

• VERBS be | make sb/sth The magnificent light make this place ~.

• ADVERB completely, quite, totally, truly The city has an atmosphere which is quite ~. | fairly, pretty, rather, somewhat | by no means, far from, hardly Although such a case is rare, it is by no means ~. | almost, virtually | apparently

• PREPOSITION to This monkey is ~ to the island.

Unique is used with these nouns: achievement, aspect, atmosphere, attribute, blend, brand, challenge, chance, character, characteristic, charm, collection, combination, contribution, distinction, experience, experiment, expression, feature, flavour, gift, heritage, identity, individual, insight, kind, make-up, nature, need, niche, opportunity, partnership, personality, perspective, phenomenon, point of view, position, quality, record, requirement, role, set, shape, signature, situation, slant, sound, spin, strength, style, system, talent, twist, vision, way

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unique adj.
⇨ unique (a unique 6-digit code) ⇨ remarkable (a unique opportunity) unique

adjective

 ➡ See also the entry for special 另见special条unique ♦︎ special ♦︎ distinctive ♦︎ peculiar ♦︎ individual ♦︎ idiosyncraticThese words all describe things that are connected with one person, group or thing. 这些词均表示独具的、特有的、独特的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sth unique / special / distinctive / individual about sth◆a species, etc. unique / peculiar to ...◆sb's own unique / special / distinctive / peculiar / individual...◆a unique / a special / a distinctive / a peculiar / an individual / an idiosyncratic style / character◆the unique / special / distinctive / peculiar / individual / idiosyncratic nature of sth◆unique / special / distinctive / peculiar / individual / idiosyncratic features◆a unique / a special / a distinctive / a peculiar / an individual flavour◆a unique / a distinctive / an individual / an idiosyncratic personality◆a unique / a special / a distinctive / an individual / an idiosyncratic approach◆sb / sth's unique / special / distinctive / peculiar brand of sth◆the unique / special / peculiar / individual circumstances of sth◆quite unique / distinctive◆highly / very distinctive / individual / idiosyncratic■ unique being the only one of its kind; belonging to or connected with only one particular person, place or thing 唯一的；独一无二的；（某人、某地或某事物）独具的，特有的◆Every human being has a unique fingerprint that does not change over time.每个人都有不随时间改变的独一无二的指纹。◆Each item has a unique 6-digit code.每件商品都有一个独一无二的六位数的编码。◆Her lawyer said the case was unique in French law.她的律师说这个案子是法国法律里独一无二的一件。◆There's nothing unique about the case.这个案子毫无特别之处。◆The pattern of stripes is unique to each individual animal.每只动物的条纹图案都是独有的。  see also unique ⇨ remarkable , uniqueness ⇨ identity ▸ uniquely

adverb

◆Some of the regulations apply uniquely to the 16-19 age group.有一些规则仅适用于16至19岁这个年龄段的人。■ special used by or intended for one particular person or group of people 专用的；专门针对⋯的；特有的◆She has a special way of smiling.她微笑的样子有些特别。◆The President ended with a special message for the people of Texas.总统最后专门向得克萨斯州的人传递了一个信息。◆The directors have their own special pension fund.董事有他们自己专门的养老基金。  see also special ⇨ special ▸ specially

adverb

◆She has to have her shoes specially made.她的鞋只能订做。■ distinctive dɪˈstɪŋktɪv having a quality or characteristic that makes sth different and easily noticed 独特的；特别的；有特色的◆The male bird has distinctive black and white markings on the head.雄鸟的头上有明显的黑白斑纹。◆There was nothing distinctive about the envelope in which the letter came.装这封信的信封毫无特别之处。▸ distinctively

adverb

◆It's a blue cheese with a distinctively sharp taste.那是一种味道特别冲的蓝纹奶酪。■ peculiar pɪˈkjuːliə(r) belonging or connected with one particular place, situation, person or thing （某地、某种情况、某人或某事物）独具的，特有的◆The species is peculiar to China.此物种是中国独有的。◆Each house had its own peculiar smell.每栋房子都有自己特殊的气味。▸ peculiarity pɪˌkjuːliˈærəti

noun

[countable] ◆the cultural peculiarities of the English英国人的文化特点▸ peculiarly

adverb

◆It is a peculiarly English design.那是独特的英式设计。NOTE 辨析 Unique or peculiar?In many cases you can use either word. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用◆The problem is not unique / peculiar to this country.此问题不是这个国家独有的。 Peculiar is used especially to talk about places; unique is used more to talk about individual people and animals. It is often a more positive word than peculiar, suggesting that sb/sth is special or rare; peculiar is sometimes (but not always) slightly more negative, suggesting that sb/sth is strange in some way. * peculiar尤用以形容地方，unique较多形容个别的人和动物。unique往往较peculiar更具褒义，意味着某人或某物很特别或稀有；peculiar有时（但并非总是）略具贬义，意味着某人或某物有些古怪。   see also peculiar ⇨ strange 1 ■ individual (usually approving) typical of one particular person or thing in a way that is interesting and different from others 独特的；与众不同的◆A player's style is almost as individual as his DNA.演奏者的风格几乎像他的DNA一样独特。  see also individuality ⇨ identity ■ idiosyncratic ˌɪdiəsɪŋˈkrætɪk (rather formal) showing a person's particular way of behaving or thinking, especially when it is unusual or slightly strange 特有的；奇特的◆She had an odd, idiosyncratic way of looking at things.她看待事物的方式古怪又奇特。   see also idiosyncrasy ⇨ mannerism

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unique

adjective
1 each archaeological site is unique | a unique tool for scholars
DISTINCTIVE , individual, special, especial, idiosyncratic, quirky, eccentric, isolated;
SINGLE , sole, lone, unrepeated, unrepeatable, solitary, exclusive, only, one and only, in a class by itself; rare, uncommon, unusual, peculiar, novel, strange, odd; Latin sui generis; informal one-off.
-opposite(s): COMMON, ORDINARY.

2 a unique insight into the history of this beautiful region
REMARKABLE , special, singular, noteworthy, notable, signal, outstanding, extraordinary;
UNEQUALLED , without equal, unparalleled, unmatched, matchless, peerless, nonpareil, unsurpassed, unexcelled, incomparable, beyond compare, superior, inimitable, second to none; rare unexampled.
-opposite(s): UNREMARKABLE.

3 the two species are unique to the island
PECULIAR , specific, particular, found only in; characteristic of, typical of, belonging, connected, relating.

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unique

If something is unique, it is the only thing of its kind.

    It was a unique experience.

    Humans are unique because they have the capacity to choose what they do.

For emphasis, you can use words such as `totally' or `absolutely' in front of unique.

    By the late 1930's the country had full employment -- an absolutely unique achievement.

You can say that something is almost unique.

    The opportunity for change is almost unique.

used to mean `unusual'

Some people use unique to mean `unusual'. They say, for example, that something is `very unique' or `rather unique'.

    Oh, I say, that's rather unique, isn't it?

    I realized I had hit on something pretty unique.

    His most unique ability was as a song writer.

These uses of unique are generally thought to be incorrect.

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unique 唯一的
uni-, 一；-que, 形容词后缀。

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