Definition of exception in English:

exception

noun ɪkˈsɛpʃ(ə)nɛkˈsɛpʃ(ə)nɪkˈsɛpʃ(ə)n

A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule.
例外的人（或事物）；除外的人（或事物）
he always plays top tunes, and tonight was no exception
the administrator made an exception in the Colonel's case and waived the normal visiting hours
Example sentencesExamples
- I have a friend and neighbour called Peter Thomson who is an exception to the general rule.
- Some play this rule with the exception that a spread of three aces can be held.
- While no two life sentences will be identical, exceptions to this general pattern will be rare.
- An exception puts a rule to test, it does not and cannot prove it in any way.
- Meldrew and Greengrass, though, are the exceptions rather than the rule, she says.
- In general the few exceptions are not allowed to be used as arguments for making bad law.
- A capable display by the man in the middle is now the exception rather than the rule.
- I know it's a generalisation, and I'm always open to see the exceptions to the rule.
- An exception to this general rule is formed by a cheque which bears on its front the letter R.
- The young girl featured in your article is the exception to the rule and I admire her for it.
- There were only a few exceptions to this general pattern of noninvolvement.
- Now the state welfare budget is being cut, and new rules will end these exceptions.
- Most give pretty basic info with not a lot of flash, but there are always exceptions to the rule.
- Luckily there is always an exception to every rule and this one is no different.
- The exceptions to the rule are on our coasts and hills - just where objectors do not want them to be.
- There are always exceptions to the rule, but in general I think this is true.
- There are a number of well-established exceptions to the general rule and their list is not closed.
- There is an endless list of possible exceptions to this general outlook that may arise during the game.
- Those sort of mechanical problems are the exception rather than the rule nowadays.
- Mr Gray believes the road should be treated as an exception to the rules because it is terraced.
Synonyms
anomaly, irregularity, deviation, special case, departure, inconsistency, quirk, peculiarity, abnormality, oddity
misfit
informal freak

Phrases

the exception proves the rule

proverb The fact that some cases do not follow a rule proves that the rule applies in all other cases.
〈谚〉正因为存在例外，才证明有普遍规律
Example sentencesExamples
- That is the one part where the exception proves the rule.
- Those who did not, such as Desmond Tutu, were the exceptions that proved the rule.
- His spell at Inter seems to have been the exception that proves the rule in terms of his value to a club.
- Regarding the previous posting about the Washington Post OpEd, one could counter with ‘the exception proves the rule’ - wrong.

take exception to

Object strongly to.
强烈反对；对…不悦（或生气）
many viewers took great exception to the programme's content
Example sentencesExamples
- This was the first line of questioning that Rix took exception to.
- It's not so much that they are lairy or rude or stare at people, they just tend to be a bit loud when hammered and some people tend to take exception to that.
- Well, I'm sure some journalists would take exception to that and say that they're not partisans of one side or the other.
- He takes exception to what he considers to be the incestuous nature of many of the artist-run galleries.
- So the Sikh protesters in Birmingham got their way, and succeeded in forcing a theatre to close a play they took exception to.
- I'm sure we've said nothing in class that you could take exception to.
- The Attorney-General Philip Ruddock took exception to that, and took the rare step of publicly criticising the Police Commissioner.
- While we're no exception, we do take exception to those who think this is the beginning of the end of business on the Internet as we know it.
- Suddenly there is a remark that one of the party takes exception to, usually something stupid and inconsequential.
- And one woman made a comment that the other woman took exception to, and the voices got raised.
- He hit her repeatedly on the head with a hammer after she made a throwaway remark he took exception to in a Halifax pub where she had been relaxing with friends.
- There are two factors I really take exception to on television.
- The flame-haired midfielder refused to hold back, launching into a couple of tough tackles which the Argentines took exception to.
- One thing they do take exception to, though, is being moved.
- You took exception to that in terms of verbal abuse and although that man posed no threat to you at all, you struck him two blows in the face.
- Tour buses, which Mr Poole takes exception to, are no bad thing if they are all well maintained and look dignified.
- She added: ‘We think there was some frivolity and someone took exception to what was said or someone's action.’
- He took exception to that and immediately went out.
- He seems to think he has some feudal right to assault anyone whose face he takes exception to.
- You will be aware, under the Standing Orders, that the issue the Minister has raised about my credibility is one I have every right to take exception to.
Synonyms
object, raise an objection, express objections

with the exception of

Except; not including.
除…外
all water sports, with the exception of scuba diving, are complimentary
Example sentencesExamples
- However, this year with the exception of two late departures, the rooms were brilliant.
- Some of our matches have been easy and with the exception of the Wexford game we have been in control of most of the games.
- The Britpop wave never really took off in France, with the exception of Oasis and Blur, and perhaps Pulp.
- The two teams were on their feet for the best part of two and a half hours, with the exception of the interval break.
- If someone asks me how to spell a word, with the exception of just a few, I get it right.
- The first half was utterly forgettable with the exception of just a few saving graces.
- In those that have been implemented, children are excluded, with the exception of those with diabetes.
- Same thing happens over here as well with the exception of only a love relationship.
- The competition is open to all farmers with the exception of Pedigree Simmental breeders.
- Boil the water and lemon rind in a saucepan and add the remaining apricots with the exception of six halves.
- He had always been a forward and was usually very aggressive with the exception of today.
- The course on the day was in good condition with the exception of three sanded greens.
- Outside Dublin, with the exception of North Dublin County, there was no serious rising.
- The walls were fairly bare, with the exception of two paintings on opposite walls.
- Everyone at the meeting with the exception of one was in agreement.
- Fishermen around the coast with the exception of the south and west would be devastated, he said.
- He said that with the exception of one apartment all curtains are in place.
- We found it impossible to go past this, with the exception of Emerald, who feasted on bacon and eggs.
- The country was isolated from any contact with the outside world, with the exception of China.
- They are all here with the exception of the father, who couldn't come.
Synonyms
except, except for, excepting, excluding, not including, omitting, leaving out, not counting, but, besides, barring, bar, other than, exclusive of, saving, save, apart from, aside from

without exception

With no one or nothing excluded.
无一例外；一律
almost without exception, all the residents are opposed to this vandalism
Example sentencesExamples
- Prices are fair without exception and are comparable to those found at Oxford's faintly generic French chain restaurants.
- Almost without exception, children become more intelligent, almost day by day, and if you watch them, you can see this happen.
- Everyone, without exception, had had a pleasant Xmas and a fine New Year and all and sundry were in moods so dandy it was like Springtime come early.
- They are the same people with whom every single Friday, without exception, I have this conversation.
- It has left everybody here, without exception, just devastated.
- Everyone is exceptionally polite, and everyone seems to speak English, without exception very good English.
- The Bulgarian police who had stopped them had without exception sent them on their way with smiles and good wishes, they said.
- Everyone without exception, regardless of creed, colour, race or class!
- Almost without exception they go straight into the file marked ‘Deleted Items’
- Every newspaper, as far as I can see without exception, devoted pages and pages of print and photographs to reporting the march.
- Sources consulted are, without exception, English and French.
- The law will be applied without exception, notably in public places.
- This is the same with every doctor I've visited in my life, without exception; they never run on schedule.
- All of what he says about Derrida's thought is, without exception, false.
- Despite these disruptions, his teachers, without exception, remember him as high-achieving and friendly.
- If one whole side on any issue chooses almost without exception to remain silent then the discussion simply doesn't take place.
- And then it struck me: every single one of them, without exception, was from my home state.
- There were numerous cases of people claiming to have the stuff for sale to the highest bidder, but they all without exception turned out to be fraudulent.
- Everyone, without exception, wanted a new era of friendship and peace.
- And last week the flag belonged to all New York, without exception, irrespective of colour, class or birthplace.
Synonyms
randomly, at random, unsystematically, aimlessly, unmethodically, without method, haphazardly, blindly, uncritically, undiscriminatingly, non-selectively, injudiciously

Origin

Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin exceptio(n-), from excipere 'take out' (see except).

Rhymes

conception, contraception, deception, inception, interception, misconception, perception, reception

Definition of exception in US English:

exception

nounikˈsepSH(ə)nɪkˈsɛpʃ(ə)n

A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule.
例外的人（或事物）；除外的人（或事物）
the drives between towns are a delight, and the journey to Graz is no exception
在城镇间驱车旅行是一种乐事，去格拉茨的行程也不例外。
while he normally shies away from introducing resolutions, he made an exception in this case
尽管他一般不愿意提交决议案，但在这种情况下他破了例。
Example sentencesExamples
- Most give pretty basic info with not a lot of flash, but there are always exceptions to the rule.
- Some play this rule with the exception that a spread of three aces can be held.
- Now the state welfare budget is being cut, and new rules will end these exceptions.
- Those sort of mechanical problems are the exception rather than the rule nowadays.
- An exception to this general rule is formed by a cheque which bears on its front the letter R.
- A capable display by the man in the middle is now the exception rather than the rule.
- While no two life sentences will be identical, exceptions to this general pattern will be rare.
- The young girl featured in your article is the exception to the rule and I admire her for it.
- There is an endless list of possible exceptions to this general outlook that may arise during the game.
- There were only a few exceptions to this general pattern of noninvolvement.
- The exceptions to the rule are on our coasts and hills - just where objectors do not want them to be.
- I know it's a generalisation, and I'm always open to see the exceptions to the rule.
- An exception puts a rule to test, it does not and cannot prove it in any way.
- Luckily there is always an exception to every rule and this one is no different.
- Meldrew and Greengrass, though, are the exceptions rather than the rule, she says.
- I have a friend and neighbour called Peter Thomson who is an exception to the general rule.
- There are always exceptions to the rule, but in general I think this is true.
- There are a number of well-established exceptions to the general rule and their list is not closed.
- Mr Gray believes the road should be treated as an exception to the rules because it is terraced.
- In general the few exceptions are not allowed to be used as arguments for making bad law.
Synonyms
anomaly, irregularity, deviation, special case, departure, inconsistency, quirk, peculiarity, abnormality, oddity

Phrases

the exception proves the rule

proverb The fact that some cases do not follow a rule proves that the rule applies in all other cases.
〈谚〉正因为存在例外，才证明有普遍规律
Example sentencesExamples
- Regarding the previous posting about the Washington Post OpEd, one could counter with ‘the exception proves the rule’ - wrong.
- That is the one part where the exception proves the rule.
- Those who did not, such as Desmond Tutu, were the exceptions that proved the rule.
- His spell at Inter seems to have been the exception that proves the rule in terms of his value to a club.

take exception to

Object strongly to; be offended by.
强烈反对；对…不悦（或生气）
they took exception to his bohemian demeanor
他们对他放荡不羁的行为甚为不悦。
Example sentencesExamples
- You took exception to that in terms of verbal abuse and although that man posed no threat to you at all, you struck him two blows in the face.
- The flame-haired midfielder refused to hold back, launching into a couple of tough tackles which the Argentines took exception to.
- The Attorney-General Philip Ruddock took exception to that, and took the rare step of publicly criticising the Police Commissioner.
- He takes exception to what he considers to be the incestuous nature of many of the artist-run galleries.
- Tour buses, which Mr Poole takes exception to, are no bad thing if they are all well maintained and look dignified.
- There are two factors I really take exception to on television.
- I'm sure we've said nothing in class that you could take exception to.
- Well, I'm sure some journalists would take exception to that and say that they're not partisans of one side or the other.
- It's not so much that they are lairy or rude or stare at people, they just tend to be a bit loud when hammered and some people tend to take exception to that.
- She added: ‘We think there was some frivolity and someone took exception to what was said or someone's action.’
- Suddenly there is a remark that one of the party takes exception to, usually something stupid and inconsequential.
- He seems to think he has some feudal right to assault anyone whose face he takes exception to.
- One thing they do take exception to, though, is being moved.
- He took exception to that and immediately went out.
- While we're no exception, we do take exception to those who think this is the beginning of the end of business on the Internet as we know it.
- And one woman made a comment that the other woman took exception to, and the voices got raised.
- So the Sikh protesters in Birmingham got their way, and succeeded in forcing a theatre to close a play they took exception to.
- You will be aware, under the Standing Orders, that the issue the Minister has raised about my credibility is one I have every right to take exception to.
- He hit her repeatedly on the head with a hammer after she made a throwaway remark he took exception to in a Halifax pub where she had been relaxing with friends.
- This was the first line of questioning that Rix took exception to.
Synonyms
object, raise an objection, express objections

with the exception of

Except; not including.
除…外
Example sentencesExamples
- The first half was utterly forgettable with the exception of just a few saving graces.
- Fishermen around the coast with the exception of the south and west would be devastated, he said.
- Outside Dublin, with the exception of North Dublin County, there was no serious rising.
- If someone asks me how to spell a word, with the exception of just a few, I get it right.
- However, this year with the exception of two late departures, the rooms were brilliant.
- The country was isolated from any contact with the outside world, with the exception of China.
- We found it impossible to go past this, with the exception of Emerald, who feasted on bacon and eggs.
- They are all here with the exception of the father, who couldn't come.
- The Britpop wave never really took off in France, with the exception of Oasis and Blur, and perhaps Pulp.
- The two teams were on their feet for the best part of two and a half hours, with the exception of the interval break.
- The course on the day was in good condition with the exception of three sanded greens.
- The competition is open to all farmers with the exception of Pedigree Simmental breeders.
- He said that with the exception of one apartment all curtains are in place.
- Everyone at the meeting with the exception of one was in agreement.
- He had always been a forward and was usually very aggressive with the exception of today.
- In those that have been implemented, children are excluded, with the exception of those with diabetes.
- Same thing happens over here as well with the exception of only a love relationship.
- Some of our matches have been easy and with the exception of the Wexford game we have been in control of most of the games.
- Boil the water and lemon rind in a saucepan and add the remaining apricots with the exception of six halves.
- The walls were fairly bare, with the exception of two paintings on opposite walls.
Synonyms
except, except for, excepting, excluding, not including, omitting, leaving out, not counting, but, besides, barring, bar, other than, exclusive of, saving, save, apart from, aside from

without exception

With no one or nothing excluded.
无一例外；一律
Example sentencesExamples
- Everyone without exception, regardless of creed, colour, race or class!
- Almost without exception they go straight into the file marked ‘Deleted Items’
- Almost without exception, children become more intelligent, almost day by day, and if you watch them, you can see this happen.
- Prices are fair without exception and are comparable to those found at Oxford's faintly generic French chain restaurants.
- The law will be applied without exception, notably in public places.
- The Bulgarian police who had stopped them had without exception sent them on their way with smiles and good wishes, they said.
- If one whole side on any issue chooses almost without exception to remain silent then the discussion simply doesn't take place.
- It has left everybody here, without exception, just devastated.
- Everyone is exceptionally polite, and everyone seems to speak English, without exception very good English.
- Sources consulted are, without exception, English and French.
- They are the same people with whom every single Friday, without exception, I have this conversation.
- And last week the flag belonged to all New York, without exception, irrespective of colour, class or birthplace.
- There were numerous cases of people claiming to have the stuff for sale to the highest bidder, but they all without exception turned out to be fraudulent.
- Every newspaper, as far as I can see without exception, devoted pages and pages of print and photographs to reporting the march.
- Everyone, without exception, wanted a new era of friendship and peace.
- And then it struck me: every single one of them, without exception, was from my home state.
- Everyone, without exception, had had a pleasant Xmas and a fine New Year and all and sundry were in moods so dandy it was like Springtime come early.
- This is the same with every doctor I've visited in my life, without exception; they never run on schedule.
- Despite these disruptions, his teachers, without exception, remember him as high-achieving and friendly.
- All of what he says about Derrida's thought is, without exception, false.
Synonyms
randomly, at random, unsystematically, aimlessly, unmethodically, without method, haphazardly, blindly, uncritically, undiscriminatingly, non-selectively, injudiciously

Origin

Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin exceptio(n-), from excipere ‘take out’ (see except).

词汇	exception
释义	Definition of exception in English: exception noun ɪkˈsɛpʃ(ə)nɛkˈsɛpʃ(ə)nɪkˈsɛpʃ(ə)n A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule. 例外的人（或事物）；除外的人（或事物） he always plays top tunes, and tonight was no exception the administrator made an exception in the Colonel's case and waived the normal visiting hours Example sentencesExamples I have a friend and neighbour called Peter Thomson who is an exception to the general rule. Some play this rule with the exception that a spread of three aces can be held. While no two life sentences will be identical, exceptions to this general pattern will be rare. An exception puts a rule to test, it does not and cannot prove it in any way. Meldrew and Greengrass, though, are the exceptions rather than the rule, she says. In general the few exceptions are not allowed to be used as arguments for making bad law. A capable display by the man in the middle is now the exception rather than the rule. I know it's a generalisation, and I'm always open to see the exceptions to the rule. An exception to this general rule is formed by a cheque which bears on its front the letter R. The young girl featured in your article is the exception to the rule and I admire her for it. There were only a few exceptions to this general pattern of noninvolvement. Now the state welfare budget is being cut, and new rules will end these exceptions. Most give pretty basic info with not a lot of flash, but there are always exceptions to the rule. Luckily there is always an exception to every rule and this one is no different. The exceptions to the rule are on our coasts and hills - just where objectors do not want them to be. There are always exceptions to the rule, but in general I think this is true. There are a number of well-established exceptions to the general rule and their list is not closed. There is an endless list of possible exceptions to this general outlook that may arise during the game. Those sort of mechanical problems are the exception rather than the rule nowadays. Mr Gray believes the road should be treated as an exception to the rules because it is terraced. Synonyms anomaly, irregularity, deviation, special case, departure, inconsistency, quirk, peculiarity, abnormality, oddity misfit informal freak Phrases the exception proves the rule proverb The fact that some cases do not follow a rule proves that the rule applies in all other cases. 〈谚〉正因为存在例外，才证明有普遍规律 Example sentencesExamples That is the one part where the exception proves the rule. Those who did not, such as Desmond Tutu, were the exceptions that proved the rule. His spell at Inter seems to have been the exception that proves the rule in terms of his value to a club. Regarding the previous posting about the Washington Post OpEd, one could counter with ‘the exception proves the rule’ - wrong. take exception to Object strongly to. 强烈反对；对…不悦（或生气） many viewers took great exception to the programme's content Example sentencesExamples This was the first line of questioning that Rix took exception to. It's not so much that they are lairy or rude or stare at people, they just tend to be a bit loud when hammered and some people tend to take exception to that. Well, I'm sure some journalists would take exception to that and say that they're not partisans of one side or the other. He takes exception to what he considers to be the incestuous nature of many of the artist-run galleries. So the Sikh protesters in Birmingham got their way, and succeeded in forcing a theatre to close a play they took exception to. I'm sure we've said nothing in class that you could take exception to. The Attorney-General Philip Ruddock took exception to that, and took the rare step of publicly criticising the Police Commissioner. While we're no exception, we do take exception to those who think this is the beginning of the end of business on the Internet as we know it. Suddenly there is a remark that one of the party takes exception to, usually something stupid and inconsequential. And one woman made a comment that the other woman took exception to, and the voices got raised. He hit her repeatedly on the head with a hammer after she made a throwaway remark he took exception to in a Halifax pub where she had been relaxing with friends. There are two factors I really take exception to on television. The flame-haired midfielder refused to hold back, launching into a couple of tough tackles which the Argentines took exception to. One thing they do take exception to, though, is being moved. You took exception to that in terms of verbal abuse and although that man posed no threat to you at all, you struck him two blows in the face. Tour buses, which Mr Poole takes exception to, are no bad thing if they are all well maintained and look dignified. She added: ‘We think there was some frivolity and someone took exception to what was said or someone's action.’ He took exception to that and immediately went out. He seems to think he has some feudal right to assault anyone whose face he takes exception to. You will be aware, under the Standing Orders, that the issue the Minister has raised about my credibility is one I have every right to take exception to. Synonyms object, raise an objection, express objections with the exception of Except; not including. 除…外 all water sports, with the exception of scuba diving, are complimentary Example sentencesExamples However, this year with the exception of two late departures, the rooms were brilliant. Some of our matches have been easy and with the exception of the Wexford game we have been in control of most of the games. The Britpop wave never really took off in France, with the exception of Oasis and Blur, and perhaps Pulp. The two teams were on their feet for the best part of two and a half hours, with the exception of the interval break. If someone asks me how to spell a word, with the exception of just a few, I get it right. The first half was utterly forgettable with the exception of just a few saving graces. In those that have been implemented, children are excluded, with the exception of those with diabetes. Same thing happens over here as well with the exception of only a love relationship. The competition is open to all farmers with the exception of Pedigree Simmental breeders. Boil the water and lemon rind in a saucepan and add the remaining apricots with the exception of six halves. He had always been a forward and was usually very aggressive with the exception of today. The course on the day was in good condition with the exception of three sanded greens. Outside Dublin, with the exception of North Dublin County, there was no serious rising. The walls were fairly bare, with the exception of two paintings on opposite walls. Everyone at the meeting with the exception of one was in agreement. Fishermen around the coast with the exception of the south and west would be devastated, he said. He said that with the exception of one apartment all curtains are in place. We found it impossible to go past this, with the exception of Emerald, who feasted on bacon and eggs. The country was isolated from any contact with the outside world, with the exception of China. They are all here with the exception of the father, who couldn't come. Synonyms except, except for, excepting, excluding, not including, omitting, leaving out, not counting, but, besides, barring, bar, other than, exclusive of, saving, save, apart from, aside from without exception With no one or nothing excluded. 无一例外；一律 almost without exception, all the residents are opposed to this vandalism Example sentencesExamples Prices are fair without exception and are comparable to those found at Oxford's faintly generic French chain restaurants. Almost without exception, children become more intelligent, almost day by day, and if you watch them, you can see this happen. Everyone, without exception, had had a pleasant Xmas and a fine New Year and all and sundry were in moods so dandy it was like Springtime come early. They are the same people with whom every single Friday, without exception, I have this conversation. It has left everybody here, without exception, just devastated. Everyone is exceptionally polite, and everyone seems to speak English, without exception very good English. The Bulgarian police who had stopped them had without exception sent them on their way with smiles and good wishes, they said. Everyone without exception, regardless of creed, colour, race or class! Almost without exception they go straight into the file marked ‘Deleted Items’ Every newspaper, as far as I can see without exception, devoted pages and pages of print and photographs to reporting the march. Sources consulted are, without exception, English and French. The law will be applied without exception, notably in public places. This is the same with every doctor I've visited in my life, without exception; they never run on schedule. All of what he says about Derrida's thought is, without exception, false. Despite these disruptions, his teachers, without exception, remember him as high-achieving and friendly. If one whole side on any issue chooses almost without exception to remain silent then the discussion simply doesn't take place. And then it struck me: every single one of them, without exception, was from my home state. There were numerous cases of people claiming to have the stuff for sale to the highest bidder, but they all without exception turned out to be fraudulent. Everyone, without exception, wanted a new era of friendship and peace. And last week the flag belonged to all New York, without exception, irrespective of colour, class or birthplace. Synonyms randomly, at random, unsystematically, aimlessly, unmethodically, without method, haphazardly, blindly, uncritically, undiscriminatingly, non-selectively, injudiciously Origin Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin exceptio(n-), from excipere 'take out' (see except). Rhymes conception, contraception, deception, inception, interception, misconception, perception, reception noun.1 phr. Definition of exception in US English: exception nounikˈsepSH(ə)nɪkˈsɛpʃ(ə)n A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule. 例外的人（或事物）；除外的人（或事物） the drives between towns are a delight, and the journey to Graz is no exception 在城镇间驱车旅行是一种乐事，去格拉茨的行程也不例外。 while he normally shies away from introducing resolutions, he made an exception in this case 尽管他一般不愿意提交决议案，但在这种情况下他破了例。 Example sentencesExamples Most give pretty basic info with not a lot of flash, but there are always exceptions to the rule. Some play this rule with the exception that a spread of three aces can be held. Now the state welfare budget is being cut, and new rules will end these exceptions. Those sort of mechanical problems are the exception rather than the rule nowadays. An exception to this general rule is formed by a cheque which bears on its front the letter R. A capable display by the man in the middle is now the exception rather than the rule. While no two life sentences will be identical, exceptions to this general pattern will be rare. The young girl featured in your article is the exception to the rule and I admire her for it. There is an endless list of possible exceptions to this general outlook that may arise during the game. There were only a few exceptions to this general pattern of noninvolvement. The exceptions to the rule are on our coasts and hills - just where objectors do not want them to be. I know it's a generalisation, and I'm always open to see the exceptions to the rule. An exception puts a rule to test, it does not and cannot prove it in any way. Luckily there is always an exception to every rule and this one is no different. Meldrew and Greengrass, though, are the exceptions rather than the rule, she says. I have a friend and neighbour called Peter Thomson who is an exception to the general rule. There are always exceptions to the rule, but in general I think this is true. There are a number of well-established exceptions to the general rule and their list is not closed. Mr Gray believes the road should be treated as an exception to the rules because it is terraced. In general the few exceptions are not allowed to be used as arguments for making bad law. Synonyms anomaly, irregularity, deviation, special case, departure, inconsistency, quirk, peculiarity, abnormality, oddity Phrases the exception proves the rule proverb The fact that some cases do not follow a rule proves that the rule applies in all other cases. 〈谚〉正因为存在例外，才证明有普遍规律 Example sentencesExamples Regarding the previous posting about the Washington Post OpEd, one could counter with ‘the exception proves the rule’ - wrong. That is the one part where the exception proves the rule. Those who did not, such as Desmond Tutu, were the exceptions that proved the rule. His spell at Inter seems to have been the exception that proves the rule in terms of his value to a club. take exception to Object strongly to; be offended by. 强烈反对；对…不悦（或生气） they took exception to his bohemian demeanor 他们对他放荡不羁的行为甚为不悦。 Example sentencesExamples You took exception to that in terms of verbal abuse and although that man posed no threat to you at all, you struck him two blows in the face. The flame-haired midfielder refused to hold back, launching into a couple of tough tackles which the Argentines took exception to. The Attorney-General Philip Ruddock took exception to that, and took the rare step of publicly criticising the Police Commissioner. He takes exception to what he considers to be the incestuous nature of many of the artist-run galleries. Tour buses, which Mr Poole takes exception to, are no bad thing if they are all well maintained and look dignified. There are two factors I really take exception to on television. I'm sure we've said nothing in class that you could take exception to. Well, I'm sure some journalists would take exception to that and say that they're not partisans of one side or the other. It's not so much that they are lairy or rude or stare at people, they just tend to be a bit loud when hammered and some people tend to take exception to that. She added: ‘We think there was some frivolity and someone took exception to what was said or someone's action.’ Suddenly there is a remark that one of the party takes exception to, usually something stupid and inconsequential. He seems to think he has some feudal right to assault anyone whose face he takes exception to. One thing they do take exception to, though, is being moved. He took exception to that and immediately went out. While we're no exception, we do take exception to those who think this is the beginning of the end of business on the Internet as we know it. And one woman made a comment that the other woman took exception to, and the voices got raised. So the Sikh protesters in Birmingham got their way, and succeeded in forcing a theatre to close a play they took exception to. You will be aware, under the Standing Orders, that the issue the Minister has raised about my credibility is one I have every right to take exception to. He hit her repeatedly on the head with a hammer after she made a throwaway remark he took exception to in a Halifax pub where she had been relaxing with friends. This was the first line of questioning that Rix took exception to. Synonyms object, raise an objection, express objections with the exception of Except; not including. 除…外 Example sentencesExamples The first half was utterly forgettable with the exception of just a few saving graces. Fishermen around the coast with the exception of the south and west would be devastated, he said. Outside Dublin, with the exception of North Dublin County, there was no serious rising. If someone asks me how to spell a word, with the exception of just a few, I get it right. However, this year with the exception of two late departures, the rooms were brilliant. The country was isolated from any contact with the outside world, with the exception of China. We found it impossible to go past this, with the exception of Emerald, who feasted on bacon and eggs. They are all here with the exception of the father, who couldn't come. The Britpop wave never really took off in France, with the exception of Oasis and Blur, and perhaps Pulp. The two teams were on their feet for the best part of two and a half hours, with the exception of the interval break. The course on the day was in good condition with the exception of three sanded greens. The competition is open to all farmers with the exception of Pedigree Simmental breeders. He said that with the exception of one apartment all curtains are in place. Everyone at the meeting with the exception of one was in agreement. He had always been a forward and was usually very aggressive with the exception of today. In those that have been implemented, children are excluded, with the exception of those with diabetes. Same thing happens over here as well with the exception of only a love relationship. Some of our matches have been easy and with the exception of the Wexford game we have been in control of most of the games. Boil the water and lemon rind in a saucepan and add the remaining apricots with the exception of six halves. The walls were fairly bare, with the exception of two paintings on opposite walls. Synonyms except, except for, excepting, excluding, not including, omitting, leaving out, not counting, but, besides, barring, bar, other than, exclusive of, saving, save, apart from, aside from without exception With no one or nothing excluded. 无一例外；一律 Example sentencesExamples Everyone without exception, regardless of creed, colour, race or class! Almost without exception they go straight into the file marked ‘Deleted Items’ Almost without exception, children become more intelligent, almost day by day, and if you watch them, you can see this happen. Prices are fair without exception and are comparable to those found at Oxford's faintly generic French chain restaurants. The law will be applied without exception, notably in public places. The Bulgarian police who had stopped them had without exception sent them on their way with smiles and good wishes, they said. If one whole side on any issue chooses almost without exception to remain silent then the discussion simply doesn't take place. It has left everybody here, without exception, just devastated. Everyone is exceptionally polite, and everyone seems to speak English, without exception very good English. Sources consulted are, without exception, English and French. They are the same people with whom every single Friday, without exception, I have this conversation. And last week the flag belonged to all New York, without exception, irrespective of colour, class or birthplace. There were numerous cases of people claiming to have the stuff for sale to the highest bidder, but they all without exception turned out to be fraudulent. Every newspaper, as far as I can see without exception, devoted pages and pages of print and photographs to reporting the march. Everyone, without exception, wanted a new era of friendship and peace. And then it struck me: every single one of them, without exception, was from my home state. Everyone, without exception, had had a pleasant Xmas and a fine New Year and all and sundry were in moods so dandy it was like Springtime come early. This is the same with every doctor I've visited in my life, without exception; they never run on schedule. Despite these disruptions, his teachers, without exception, remember him as high-achieving and friendly. All of what he says about Derrida's thought is, without exception, false. Synonyms randomly, at random, unsystematically, aimlessly, unmethodically, without method, haphazardly, blindly, uncritically, undiscriminatingly, non-selectively, injudiciously Origin Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin exceptio(n-), from excipere ‘take out’ (see except). noun.1 phr.
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