1 singular /ˈsɪŋgjəlɚ/ adjective Learner's definition of SINGULAR
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grammar : showing or indicating no more than one thing单数的；单数形式的 -
In the phrase “his car is red,” the word “car” is a singular noun.在his car is red中，car是单数名词。
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“Walks” in “she walks every day” is a singular verb.在she walks every day中，walks是动词第三人称单数形式。
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abbreviation sing. — compare plural 2
a formal : better or greater than what is usual or normal非凡的；突出的；显著的 -
the singular [=exceptional] beauty of the landscape风景的非凡之美
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Her father noticed her singular [=unique] talent for music.她父亲注意到了她在音乐上的非凡天赋。
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the singular [=remarkable] importance of the discovery这项发现非同一般的重要性
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She showed a singular [=noticeable, obvious] lack of interest.她显然没什么兴趣。
b literary : strange or odd奇特的；奇怪的；异常的 2 singular /ˈsɪŋgjəlɚ/ noun
2 singular
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noun
Learner's definition of SINGULAR
the singular
: a form of a word that is used to refer to one person or thing单数；单数形式 -
“Wolf” is the singular and “wolves” is the plural.*wolf是单数形式，wolves是复数形式。
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“Mouse” is the singular of “mice.”*mouse是mice的单数形式。
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The verb should be in the singular.这个动词应当用单数形式。
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Rewrite the sentence in the singular. [=using singular forms of words]用单数形式改写这个句子。