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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。
卓越的；杰出的；优秀的
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卓越的；杰出的；优秀的
better than the average; superior
She is exceptional in mathematics.
她在数学方面非常杰出。
构成例外；不普通；罕见；稀有
Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.
在程度或规模上远超寻常
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
优于平均水平；因例外或稀有而优越
Better than the average; superior due to exception or rarity.
超越平常、普通或预期的
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
Her exceptional talent in music was recognized by the entire school.
她在音乐方面的卓越才华得到了全校的认可。
AI contextual example
The chef prepared an exceptional meal that everyone praised.
厨师准备了一顿非凡的餐点，受到了大家的称赞。
AI contextual example
Despite the difficult circumstances, he showed exceptional courage.
尽管处境艰难，他表现出了非凡的勇气。
AI contextual example
an exceptional memory
非凡的记忆力。
WordNet
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。
表示对某人或某物而言不寻常。
This heat is exceptional for January.
一月份出现这样的高温很异常。
作定语修饰名词，表示卓越的、非凡的。
He showed exceptional talent.
他展现了卓越的才能。
Not this
He sings exceptional.
Use this
He sings exceptionally.
形容词‘exceptional’不能修饰动词‘sings’，应使用副词‘exceptionally’来修饰动词。
Not this
She is an exceptionable student.
Use this
She is an exceptional student.
混淆了‘exceptional’（杰出的）与‘exceptionable’（会引起反对的），应根据语境选择正确的形容词。
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杰出才华
She has exceptional talent in music.
她在音乐方面有杰出的才华。
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。
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。
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。
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。
卓越成就
Winning the award was an exceptional achievement for the young scientist.
获得该奖项对这位年轻科学家来说是一项卓越成就。
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超越例外，就是卓越。
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。
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'.
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