1 special /ˈspɛʃəl/ adjective Learner's definition of SPECIAL
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[more special; most special] : different from what is normal or usual特殊的；特别的 -
This is a special case and I want you to handle it personally.这是起特殊事件，我想要你亲自处理。
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Only under special circumstances will you be allowed to retake the test.只有在特殊情况下才能允许你重新考试。
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Is there any special [=particular] reason why you're not coming?你不来有什么特殊原因吗？
especially : unusual in a good way : better or more important than others（尤指）不寻常的，不一般的 -
Your many years of service put you in a special category.执业多年使你与众不同。
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Why should you receive any special treatment?为什么你应当受到特殊待遇？
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It takes a special quality to do what he did.要做他的工作需要不一般的素质。
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This is a very special occasion.这是个非常特殊的场合。
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Are you doing anything special over the holidays?假期你打算做点特别的事吗？
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The movie was nothing special. [=was not particularly good]这部电影一般。
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We have a special guest tonight—the mayor.今晚我们邀请到一位特别嘉宾——市长先生。
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[more special; most special] : especially important or loved特别重要的；被特别关爱的 -
a special friend特别重要的朋友
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No one is more special to me than my wife.妻子对我而言比谁都重要。
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He always made her feel special.他总让她感到倍受关爱。
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He holds a special place in her heart.他在她心里占据着特别重要的位置。
3 always used before a noun
a : more than is usual格外的；特别的 -
Pay special attention to the last paragraph.请格外注意最后一段。
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Take special care on the way down the stairs.下楼梯时要特别小心。
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They showed special concern for the children.他们特别关照儿童。
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The report places special emphasis on new technology.这份报告特别强调新技术。
b : additional or extra增加的；额外的 -
a special edition of a newspaper报纸的专刊
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He won't tell us the special ingredient in his salad dressing.他不会告诉我们他的沙拉调料里添加了什么额外成分。
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This camera has a special feature that lets you take panoramic views.这架照相机的独特功能使你能拍摄全景画面。
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always used before a noun : relating to or intended for a particular purpose特设的；有专门目的的 -
a special diet特殊的饮食
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He was on special assignment for the government.他曾肩负政府的特殊使命。
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special election coverage选举专题报道
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I was given special orders not to let you in.我得到特别命令不让你进入。
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To clean the oven, I had to wear special gloves. [=a particular kind of glove]我必须戴副特殊手套清洁烤箱。
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Do you have any special instructions for the babysitter?你有什么特别指示要交代给临时保姆吗？
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a special correspondent/prosecutor特派记者；特聘检察员
2 special /ˈspɛʃəl/ noun
plural specials
plural specials
Learner's definition of SPECIAL
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: a television or radio program that is not part of a regular series（电视或广播的）特别节目 2
: a meal that is not on a restaurant's usual menu特色菜
on special
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: selling at a price that is lower than usual : on sale特价；大减价