exceptional
英[ɪk'sepʃ(ə)n(ə)l;ek-]
美[ɪk'sɛpʃənl]
英英释意
- 1. far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree;
- "a night of exceeding darkness"
- "an exceptional memory"
- "olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy"
- "the young Mozart's prodigious talents"
- 2. surpassing what is common or usual or expected;
- "he paid especial attention to her"
- "exceptional kindness"
- "a matter of particular and unusual importance"
- "a special occasion"
- "a special reason to confide in her"
- "what's so special about the year 2000?"
- 3. deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence;
- "special educational provisions for exceptional children"