Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #1960
signal
显著的;重要的;非凡的
Notably important or outstanding in rank, importance, or achievement.
- 1.
Standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement.
在等级、重要性或成就上高于他人
在等级、重要性或成就上高于他人;作为信号的;显著的;[计] 信号
In use
The team made a signal contribution to the project.
Her signal bravery during the crisis earned her a medal.
The company achieved a signal success with its new product.
Connections
Collocations
- signal achievement
- 显著成就
- Winning the Nobel Prize was a signal achievement in her career.获得诺贝尔奖是她职业生涯中的一项显著成就。
- signal honor
- 殊荣;重大荣誉
- It is a signal honor to be invited to speak at the conference.被邀请在大会上发言是一项殊荣。
- signal success
- 显著成功
- The campaign was a signal success, exceeding all expectations.这场活动取得了显著成功,超出了所有人的预期。
- signal failure
- 重大失败;明显失败
- The project was a signal failure due to poor planning.由于规划不善,这个项目遭遇了重大失败。
- signal service
- 卓越贡献;杰出服务
- She rendered signal service to the community during the crisis.在危机期间,她为社区作出了卓越贡献。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
想象一面醒目的信号旗高高举起,超出周围一切,因此 signal 作形容词表示“显著的、非凡的”。
Context & Register
语域:formal 常见场景:formal writing、literary prose、ceremonial or official speech 该形容词义项表示“显著的、重要的”,通常用于正式书面语或文学语言,多出现在 a signal honour、a signal achievement 等搭配中;日常口语中很少见。
Grammar Note
通常用作定语,无比较级形式
Pronunciation & Spelling
没有常用词与 signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ 完全押韵。注意:signal 和 signature 中的“sign”都读 /sɪɡ/,而 sign 单独读 /saɪn/(g 不发音)。single 拼写相近,但读 /ˈsɪŋɡəl/;final 以 -nal 结尾,但读 /ˈfaɪnəl/。
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇,值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
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