exception /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ noun plural exceptions
plural exceptions
Learner's definition of EXCEPTION
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: someone or something that is different from others : someone or something that is not included例外的人（或事物）；不包括在内的人（或事物） -
I like all his books, with one exception. [=I like all but one of his books]我喜欢他所有的书，有一本除外。
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The decision was supported by almost everyone, the single/sole exception being me. [=everyone supported the decision but me]这项决定几乎得到了所有人的支持，但除我之外。
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Her parties are always elegant, and last night's party was no exception. [=last night's party was also elegant]她的派对总是优雅华丽，昨晚的也不例外。
2
: a case where a rule does not apply例外
take exception
: to object to something : to feel or express disagreement with or opposition to something反对；对…表示异议 —
usually + to
without exception
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used to say that a statement is true in all or almost all cases一律；毫无例外 -
Without exception, his books have been widely read and admired.毫无例外，他的那些书被广泛阅读和赞赏。
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The critics have praised her films almost without exception. [=the critics have praised almost every one of her films]评论家几乎无一例外地赞赏她的所有影片。
with the exception of
: not including (someone or something)不包括；除…外 -
It's all here, with the exception of [=except for, except] the sweater.除了毛衣外，所有东西都在这里。
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With the (notable) exception of the bland soup, the food was very good.除了汤清淡无味外，其他食物都非常可口。
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Everyone should be there, with the (possible) exception of my brother.所有人都应该到场，除了我哥哥。