Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #3970
exceptional
卓越的；杰出的；优秀的
better than the average; superior
- 1.
Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.
构成例外；不普通；罕见；稀有
- 2.
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
在程度或规模上远超寻常
- 3.
Better than the average; superior due to exception or rarity.
优于平均水平；因例外或稀有而优越
- 4.
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
超越平常、普通或预期的
- 5.
Corresponding to something of lower dimension under a birational correspondence.
在双有理对应下与低维度事物相对应
- 6.
deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence
与身体或智力能力常态严重偏离,尤指智力低于正常的儿童
超常的；异常的；格外的；罕见的；不寻常的；例外的；智力低常的；智力低于正常的；例外的；构成例外；不普通；罕见；稀有
In use
Her exceptional talent in music was recognized by the entire school.
The chef prepared an exceptional meal that everyone praised.
Despite the difficult circumstances, he showed exceptional courage.
an exceptional memory
exceptional kindness
special educational provisions for exceptional children
be exceptional in sth
表示在某领域或某方面表现出色。
She is exceptional in mathematics.
她在数学方面非常杰出。
be exceptional for sb/sth
Connections
Collocations
- exceptional talent
- 杰出才华
- She has exceptional talent in music.她在音乐方面有杰出的才华。
- exceptional ability
- 卓越能力
- He demonstrated exceptional ability in solving complex problems.他在解决复杂问题方面展示了卓越的能力。
- exceptional circumstances
- 特殊情况
- The school allowed him to graduate early due to exceptional circumstances.由于特殊情况，学校允许他提前毕业。
- exceptional performance
- 出色表现
- The employee received a bonus for exceptional performance.这名员工因表现出色获得了奖金。
- exceptional quality
- 卓越品质
- This product is known for its exceptional quality.这款产品以其卓越品质而闻名。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
超越例外，就是卓越。
Context & Register
多用于褒义表示‘杰出的’，但在某些固定搭配中（如exceptional child）表示‘智力障碍的’，需根据语境判断。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words in '-ional' like 'additional', 'traditional', 'professional' share the suffix but differ in stressed vowels and consonant clusters (/ə/ vs /ɛ/ and /fɛʃ/ vs /pʃ/). 'Perception' and 'exception' share the /sɛpʃ/ sound but end in -ion. 'Excellent' begins with 'ex-' but has a different vowel and stress. None rhyme perfectly with 'exceptional'.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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