Definition of unique in English:

unique

adjective juːˈniːkjuˈnik

1Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
独一无二的；独特的
the situation was unique in British politics
这种情形在现代英国政治中是独特的。
original and unique designs
独特的原创设计。
Example sentencesExamples
- On top of that, his work with the BBC gives him a unique insight into British athletics.
- Only mankind is unique, in that unlike the fox, he kills his own species by the tens of thousands.
- They employed the unusual, if not unique, move of boycotting their own executive meetings.
- For example, it had a radical and unique design which could have deterred some car buyers in the medium car sector.
- It would mark appropriate respect for a remarkable individual if his colours remained unique.
- All apartments are individually designed to give a unique look and feel to each property.
- A new book claims to give a unique insight into becoming a better driver.
- In keeping with their unique sound, the recording process is also unusual.
- His logic is still unique, but unlike his huge stage, his canvas hasn't broadened.
- I thought it was the right opportunity to observe a unique jungle drama and record it on film.
- We are supposed to believe that he is an expert on Russia with a unique power of insight needed by the military top brass.
- She used her skills as a graphic artist to create unusual images to give each a unique look.
- The society was so singular, so unique, so finely skewed between wilderness and civilisation.
- This trail can be picked up by anyone with the right scanner, which can identify an item by its unique signal.
- This last was a speciality of his, to which he brought unique and profound insights.
- The brain is unique in that, unlike any other organ, it can tell you about itself.
- The chip, which emits the unique signal for your account, is injected into your arm!
- Although the severity and scale of the crisis was unusual, such problems are not unique.
- So unique and unusual is the table that it has pride of place in the front window.
- This will be a unique opportunity to see this fascinating film and its first screening in Britain.
Synonyms
distinctive, individual, special, especial, idiosyncratic, quirky, eccentric, isolated
single, sole, lone, unrepeated, unrepeatable, solitary, exclusive, only, one and only, in a class by itself
rare, uncommon, unusual, peculiar, novel, strange, odd
Latin sui generis
informal one-off
1. 1.1unique to Belonging or connected to (one particular person, place, or thing)
  属于特定（人或地方）的
  a style of architecture that is unique to Portugal
  葡萄牙特有的建筑风格。
  Example sentencesExamples
  History has treated the Crash as a freak and singular event, unique to itself and highly unlikely to be repeated.
  However I could not spot any items that would be unique to this venue.
  The story goes on to say, however, that video surveillance is not unique to China.
  The Sierra Nevada is particularly rich in them, with 50 varieties unique to the mountains.
  It is a myth to claim that this is an experience unique to expatriate life.
  The ruling is unique to probation service workers in Greater Manchester.
  Central American cenotes are legendary, unique to this part of the world.
  You see, we came together as the Association of Muslim Police because we have interests which are unique to us.
  While the books were written as a pair they paint a very individual picture, each unique to its own area.
  A number unique to each handset can be used to identify and render stolen phones inoperable.
  That the USA has just one film in the official competition is not unique to Moscow.
  The one opportunity you don't want to miss out on is something unique to the island and truly special.
  There is no brain chemistry unique to the pit bull that makes it unpredictable.
  Between a third and half of the dew ponds, unique to the limestone dales in the White Peak, have also disappeared.
  The series uses a lot of very similar camera angles, but they're relatively unique to it and they work really well.
  One attraction completely unique to Rotterdam is the famous cube houses.
  However, Western wars in the Middle East and worldwide poverty are hardly unique to the current period.
  When the work is completed it will be known as the Chapel of Adoration and will be unique to Abbeyleix.
  Most males do not survive this process, which seems to be unique to Latrodectus hasselti.
  In parallel, something more complicated was happening to the flag in New York, unique to America.
  Synonyms
  peculiar, specific, particular, found only in
  characteristic of, typical of
2. 1.2 Particularly remarkable, special, or unusual.
  罕有的；极不寻常的
  a unique opportunity to see the spectacular Bolshoi Ballet
  观赏精彩的莫斯科大剧院芭蕾舞的不寻常机遇。
  Example sentencesExamples
  This is a unique opportunity to get hands on experience of museum work.
  She has a unique talent, but there's an unusual maturity and a respect for musical history.
  It is a unique opportunity to improve the lives of millions of poor people around the world.
  Gwen's photographs give a fresh insight into this unique period of Lakeland's past.
  As it is rarely seen outside Japan this is a unique opportunity for people in New Zealand to view it.
  I have to admit that this is not my scene, but this tradition certainly adds something unique to the English scene.
  The series provides a unique insight into life in late Victorian and early Edwardian Britain.
  The recent turmoil in the US energy market has created a unique opportunity for the new firm.
  They did not look that impressive with their light brown skin, but it was unique to see a primate of this size.
  You have to be nice to people to convince them that lending their work of art is a unique opportunity.
  It's been a unique opportunity for young dancers in Swindon as all the teachers began with us.
  Once again all the banks spotted the unique opportunity of this market at exactly the same time.
  However, by the opening of his act we knew that this was to be a remarkably unique performance.
  Her record of events offers a unique insight into one woman's war - on the Home Front.
  This extraordinary and unique piece is the first in a series of new work focusing on mythology.
  They are in a unique position to provide some real insights into the blogging world, but they didn't do that.
  We also now present an ideal and unique sponsorship opportunity for European brands.
  Games developers in the city will have a unique opportunity to get close to a potential major player in the industry.
  This is a truly unique opportunity to see and hear one of the real innovators of the blues.
  The secret recordings gave a unique insight into Barrett's domestic affairs.
  Synonyms
  remarkable, special, singular, noteworthy, notable, signal, outstanding, extraordinary
  unequalled, without equal, unparalleled, unmatched, matchless, peerless, nonpareil, unsurpassed, unexcelled, incomparable, beyond compare, superior, inimitable, second to none
  rare unexampled

noun juːˈniːkjuˈnik

archaic

A unique person or thing.
〈古〉独一无二的人（或事）
some of Lamb's writings were so memorably beautiful as to be uniques in their class
Example sentencesExamples
- Sammoun's limited editions are hand-painted uniques in editions of 100, plus proofs.
- One of Quebec's best-known impressionist painters, Sammoun is represented in the United States by Marco Fine Art of El Segundo, Calif., which also publishes the artist's hand-painted uniques in editions of 200 pieces on canvas.
- The second-order jackknife estimator incorporates the number of uniques, duplicates, and the number of quadrats sampled.

Usage

There is a set of adjectives—including unique, complete, equal, infinite, and perfect—whose core meaning embraces a mathematically absolute concept and which therefore, according to a traditional argument, cannot be modified by adverbs such as really, quite, or very. For example, since the core meaning of unique (from Latin ‘one’) is ‘being only one of its kind’, it is logically impossible, the argument goes, to submodify it: it either is ‘unique’ or it is not, and there are no in-between stages. In practice the situation in the language is more complex than this. Words like unique have a core sense but they often also have a secondary, less precise sense: in this case, the meaning ‘very remarkable or unusual’, as in a really unique opportunity. In its secondary sense, unique does not relate to an absolute concept, and so the use of submodifying adverbs is grammatically acceptable

Origin

Early 17th century: from French, from Latin unicus, from unus 'one'.

one from Old English:
Like the other main number words, one goes back to Old English. It shares an ancient root with Latin unus, and so is linked with such words as unique (early 17th century), unity (Middle English), and unison (Late Middle English). The one that got away is a term for something desirable that has eluded capture. The phrase comes from the angler's traditional way of trying to impress by boasting ‘You should have seen the one that got away’. A one-horse town is a small town with hardly any facilities, particularly in the USA. Such towns are associated with the Wild West, and the term is first recorded in a US magazine of 1855. The previous year, though, there is a record of a specific place of that name: ‘The principal mining localities are…Whiskey Creek, One Horse Town, One Mule Town, Clear Creek [etc.].’ Also American is the one-trick pony, a person with only one talent or area of expertise. This goes back to the days of travelling circuses in the early 20th century. It would be a poor circus whose pony had only one trick. Once and future refers to someone or something that is eternal, enduring, or constant. It probably comes from T. H. White's The Once and Future King (1958), a series of novels about King Arthur. In White's story the enchanter Merlyn says to Arthur: ‘Do you know what is going to be written on your tombstone? Hic jacet Arthurus Rex quondam Rexque futurus. Do you remember your Latin? It means, the once and future king.’ A bad experience can make you wary of the same thing happening again, a feeling which might be summed up concisely with the words once bitten, twice shy. The expression has been around since the late 19th century, although in the USA you might say instead once burned, twice shy.

Rhymes

antique, batik, beak, bespeak, bezique, bleak, boutique, cacique, caïque, cheek, chic, clique, creak, creek, critique, Dominique, eke, freak, geek, Greek, hide-and-seek, keek, Lalique, leak, leek, Martinique, meek, midweek, Mozambique, Mustique, mystique, oblique, opéra comique, ortanique, peak, Peake, peek, physique, pique, pratique, reek, seek, shriek, Sikh, sleek, sneak, speak, Speke, squeak, streak, teak, technique, tongue-in-cheek, tweak, veronique, weak, week, wreak

Definition of unique in US English:

unique

adjectivejuˈnikyo͞oˈnēk

1Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
独一无二的；独特的
the situation was unique in modern politics
这种情形在现代英国政治中是独特的。
original and unique designs
独特的原创设计。
Example sentencesExamples
- His logic is still unique, but unlike his huge stage, his canvas hasn't broadened.
- The chip, which emits the unique signal for your account, is injected into your arm!
- This trail can be picked up by anyone with the right scanner, which can identify an item by its unique signal.
- I thought it was the right opportunity to observe a unique jungle drama and record it on film.
- For example, it had a radical and unique design which could have deterred some car buyers in the medium car sector.
- This last was a speciality of his, to which he brought unique and profound insights.
- They employed the unusual, if not unique, move of boycotting their own executive meetings.
- Although the severity and scale of the crisis was unusual, such problems are not unique.
- A new book claims to give a unique insight into becoming a better driver.
- All apartments are individually designed to give a unique look and feel to each property.
- In keeping with their unique sound, the recording process is also unusual.
- It would mark appropriate respect for a remarkable individual if his colours remained unique.
- Only mankind is unique, in that unlike the fox, he kills his own species by the tens of thousands.
- The brain is unique in that, unlike any other organ, it can tell you about itself.
- The society was so singular, so unique, so finely skewed between wilderness and civilisation.
- We are supposed to believe that he is an expert on Russia with a unique power of insight needed by the military top brass.
- So unique and unusual is the table that it has pride of place in the front window.
- She used her skills as a graphic artist to create unusual images to give each a unique look.
- On top of that, his work with the BBC gives him a unique insight into British athletics.
- This will be a unique opportunity to see this fascinating film and its first screening in Britain.
Synonyms
distinctive, individual, special, especial, idiosyncratic, quirky, eccentric, isolated
1. 1.1unique topredicative Belonging or connected to (one particular person, group, or place)
  属于特定（人或地方）的
  a style of architecture that is unique to Portugal
  葡萄牙特有的建筑风格。
  Example sentencesExamples
  One attraction completely unique to Rotterdam is the famous cube houses.
  History has treated the Crash as a freak and singular event, unique to itself and highly unlikely to be repeated.
  The Sierra Nevada is particularly rich in them, with 50 varieties unique to the mountains.
  It is a myth to claim that this is an experience unique to expatriate life.
  A number unique to each handset can be used to identify and render stolen phones inoperable.
  That the USA has just one film in the official competition is not unique to Moscow.
  However I could not spot any items that would be unique to this venue.
  There is no brain chemistry unique to the pit bull that makes it unpredictable.
  Most males do not survive this process, which seems to be unique to Latrodectus hasselti.
  You see, we came together as the Association of Muslim Police because we have interests which are unique to us.
  When the work is completed it will be known as the Chapel of Adoration and will be unique to Abbeyleix.
  The ruling is unique to probation service workers in Greater Manchester.
  The one opportunity you don't want to miss out on is something unique to the island and truly special.
  Central American cenotes are legendary, unique to this part of the world.
  While the books were written as a pair they paint a very individual picture, each unique to its own area.
  In parallel, something more complicated was happening to the flag in New York, unique to America.
  The series uses a lot of very similar camera angles, but they're relatively unique to it and they work really well.
  Between a third and half of the dew ponds, unique to the limestone dales in the White Peak, have also disappeared.
  However, Western wars in the Middle East and worldwide poverty are hardly unique to the current period.
  The story goes on to say, however, that video surveillance is not unique to China.
  Synonyms
  peculiar, specific, particular, found only in
2. 1.2 Particularly remarkable, special, or unusual.
  罕有的；极不寻常的
  a unique opportunity to see the spectacular Bolshoi Ballet
  观赏精彩的莫斯科大剧院芭蕾舞的不寻常机遇。
  Example sentencesExamples
  However, by the opening of his act we knew that this was to be a remarkably unique performance.
  The series provides a unique insight into life in late Victorian and early Edwardian Britain.
  It is a unique opportunity to improve the lives of millions of poor people around the world.
  We also now present an ideal and unique sponsorship opportunity for European brands.
  The recent turmoil in the US energy market has created a unique opportunity for the new firm.
  This is a truly unique opportunity to see and hear one of the real innovators of the blues.
  This extraordinary and unique piece is the first in a series of new work focusing on mythology.
  You have to be nice to people to convince them that lending their work of art is a unique opportunity.
  As it is rarely seen outside Japan this is a unique opportunity for people in New Zealand to view it.
  It's been a unique opportunity for young dancers in Swindon as all the teachers began with us.
  Once again all the banks spotted the unique opportunity of this market at exactly the same time.
  Gwen's photographs give a fresh insight into this unique period of Lakeland's past.
  Her record of events offers a unique insight into one woman's war - on the Home Front.
  This is a unique opportunity to get hands on experience of museum work.
  They are in a unique position to provide some real insights into the blogging world, but they didn't do that.
  I have to admit that this is not my scene, but this tradition certainly adds something unique to the English scene.
  She has a unique talent, but there's an unusual maturity and a respect for musical history.
  The secret recordings gave a unique insight into Barrett's domestic affairs.
  Games developers in the city will have a unique opportunity to get close to a potential major player in the industry.
  They did not look that impressive with their light brown skin, but it was unique to see a primate of this size.
  Synonyms
  remarkable, special, singular, noteworthy, notable, signal, outstanding, extraordinary

nounjuˈnikyo͞oˈnēk

archaic

A unique person or thing.
〈古〉独一无二的人（或事）
Example sentencesExamples
- Sammoun's limited editions are hand-painted uniques in editions of 100, plus proofs.
- One of Quebec's best-known impressionist painters, Sammoun is represented in the United States by Marco Fine Art of El Segundo, Calif., which also publishes the artist's hand-painted uniques in editions of 200 pieces on canvas.
- The second-order jackknife estimator incorporates the number of uniques, duplicates, and the number of quadrats sampled.

Usage

There is a set of adjectives—including unique, complete, equal, and perfect—whose core meaning embraces a mathematically absolute concept and which therefore, according to a traditional argument, cannot be modified by adverbs such as really, quite, or very. For example, since the core meaning of unique (from Latin ‘one’) is ‘being only one of its kind,’ it is logically impossible, the argument goes, to submodify it: it either is ‘unique’ or it is not, and there are no stages in between. In practice, the situation in the language is more complex than this. Words like unique have a core sense, but they often also have a secondary, less precise (nonabsolute) sense of ‘very remarkable or unusual,’ as in a really unique opportunity. It is advisable, however, to use unique in this sense sparingly and not to modify it with very, quite, really, etc.

Origin

Early 17th century: from French, from Latin unicus, from unus ‘one’.

词汇	unique
释义	Definition of unique in English: unique adjective juːˈniːkjuˈnik 1Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. 独一无二的；独特的 the situation was unique in British politics 这种情形在现代英国政治中是独特的。 original and unique designs 独特的原创设计。 Example sentencesExamples On top of that, his work with the BBC gives him a unique insight into British athletics. Only mankind is unique, in that unlike the fox, he kills his own species by the tens of thousands. They employed the unusual, if not unique, move of boycotting their own executive meetings. For example, it had a radical and unique design which could have deterred some car buyers in the medium car sector. It would mark appropriate respect for a remarkable individual if his colours remained unique. All apartments are individually designed to give a unique look and feel to each property. A new book claims to give a unique insight into becoming a better driver. In keeping with their unique sound, the recording process is also unusual. His logic is still unique, but unlike his huge stage, his canvas hasn't broadened. I thought it was the right opportunity to observe a unique jungle drama and record it on film. We are supposed to believe that he is an expert on Russia with a unique power of insight needed by the military top brass. She used her skills as a graphic artist to create unusual images to give each a unique look. The society was so singular, so unique, so finely skewed between wilderness and civilisation. This trail can be picked up by anyone with the right scanner, which can identify an item by its unique signal. This last was a speciality of his, to which he brought unique and profound insights. The brain is unique in that, unlike any other organ, it can tell you about itself. The chip, which emits the unique signal for your account, is injected into your arm! Although the severity and scale of the crisis was unusual, such problems are not unique. So unique and unusual is the table that it has pride of place in the front window. This will be a unique opportunity to see this fascinating film and its first screening in Britain. Synonyms distinctive, individual, special, especial, idiosyncratic, quirky, eccentric, isolated single, sole, lone, unrepeated, unrepeatable, solitary, exclusive, only, one and only, in a class by itself rare, uncommon, unusual, peculiar, novel, strange, odd Latin sui generis informal one-off 1.1unique to Belonging or connected to (one particular person, place, or thing) 属于特定（人或地方）的 a style of architecture that is unique to Portugal 葡萄牙特有的建筑风格。 Example sentencesExamples History has treated the Crash as a freak and singular event, unique to itself and highly unlikely to be repeated. However I could not spot any items that would be unique to this venue. The story goes on to say, however, that video surveillance is not unique to China. The Sierra Nevada is particularly rich in them, with 50 varieties unique to the mountains. It is a myth to claim that this is an experience unique to expatriate life. The ruling is unique to probation service workers in Greater Manchester. Central American cenotes are legendary, unique to this part of the world. You see, we came together as the Association of Muslim Police because we have interests which are unique to us. While the books were written as a pair they paint a very individual picture, each unique to its own area. A number unique to each handset can be used to identify and render stolen phones inoperable. That the USA has just one film in the official competition is not unique to Moscow. The one opportunity you don't want to miss out on is something unique to the island and truly special. There is no brain chemistry unique to the pit bull that makes it unpredictable. Between a third and half of the dew ponds, unique to the limestone dales in the White Peak, have also disappeared. The series uses a lot of very similar camera angles, but they're relatively unique to it and they work really well. One attraction completely unique to Rotterdam is the famous cube houses. However, Western wars in the Middle East and worldwide poverty are hardly unique to the current period. When the work is completed it will be known as the Chapel of Adoration and will be unique to Abbeyleix. Most males do not survive this process, which seems to be unique to Latrodectus hasselti. In parallel, something more complicated was happening to the flag in New York, unique to America. Synonyms peculiar, specific, particular, found only in characteristic of, typical of 1.2 Particularly remarkable, special, or unusual. 罕有的；极不寻常的 a unique opportunity to see the spectacular Bolshoi Ballet 观赏精彩的莫斯科大剧院芭蕾舞的不寻常机遇。 Example sentencesExamples This is a unique opportunity to get hands on experience of museum work. She has a unique talent, but there's an unusual maturity and a respect for musical history. It is a unique opportunity to improve the lives of millions of poor people around the world. Gwen's photographs give a fresh insight into this unique period of Lakeland's past. As it is rarely seen outside Japan this is a unique opportunity for people in New Zealand to view it. I have to admit that this is not my scene, but this tradition certainly adds something unique to the English scene. The series provides a unique insight into life in late Victorian and early Edwardian Britain. The recent turmoil in the US energy market has created a unique opportunity for the new firm. They did not look that impressive with their light brown skin, but it was unique to see a primate of this size. You have to be nice to people to convince them that lending their work of art is a unique opportunity. It's been a unique opportunity for young dancers in Swindon as all the teachers began with us. Once again all the banks spotted the unique opportunity of this market at exactly the same time. However, by the opening of his act we knew that this was to be a remarkably unique performance. Her record of events offers a unique insight into one woman's war - on the Home Front. This extraordinary and unique piece is the first in a series of new work focusing on mythology. They are in a unique position to provide some real insights into the blogging world, but they didn't do that. We also now present an ideal and unique sponsorship opportunity for European brands. Games developers in the city will have a unique opportunity to get close to a potential major player in the industry. This is a truly unique opportunity to see and hear one of the real innovators of the blues. The secret recordings gave a unique insight into Barrett's domestic affairs. Synonyms remarkable, special, singular, noteworthy, notable, signal, outstanding, extraordinary unequalled, without equal, unparalleled, unmatched, matchless, peerless, nonpareil, unsurpassed, unexcelled, incomparable, beyond compare, superior, inimitable, second to none rare unexampled noun juːˈniːkjuˈnik archaic A unique person or thing. 〈古〉独一无二的人（或事） some of Lamb's writings were so memorably beautiful as to be uniques in their class Example sentencesExamples Sammoun's limited editions are hand-painted uniques in editions of 100, plus proofs. One of Quebec's best-known impressionist painters, Sammoun is represented in the United States by Marco Fine Art of El Segundo, Calif., which also publishes the artist's hand-painted uniques in editions of 200 pieces on canvas. The second-order jackknife estimator incorporates the number of uniques, duplicates, and the number of quadrats sampled. Usage There is a set of adjectives—including unique, complete, equal, infinite, and perfect—whose core meaning embraces a mathematically absolute concept and which therefore, according to a traditional argument, cannot be modified by adverbs such as really, quite, or very. For example, since the core meaning of unique (from Latin ‘one’) is ‘being only one of its kind’, it is logically impossible, the argument goes, to submodify it: it either is ‘unique’ or it is not, and there are no in-between stages. In practice the situation in the language is more complex than this. Words like unique have a core sense but they often also have a secondary, less precise sense: in this case, the meaning ‘very remarkable or unusual’, as in a really unique opportunity. In its secondary sense, unique does not relate to an absolute concept, and so the use of submodifying adverbs is grammatically acceptable Origin Early 17th century: from French, from Latin unicus, from unus 'one'. one from Old English: Like the other main number words, one goes back to Old English. It shares an ancient root with Latin unus, and so is linked with such words as unique (early 17th century), unity (Middle English), and unison (Late Middle English). The one that got away is a term for something desirable that has eluded capture. The phrase comes from the angler's traditional way of trying to impress by boasting ‘You should have seen the one that got away’. A one-horse town is a small town with hardly any facilities, particularly in the USA. Such towns are associated with the Wild West, and the term is first recorded in a US magazine of 1855. The previous year, though, there is a record of a specific place of that name: ‘The principal mining localities are…Whiskey Creek, One Horse Town, One Mule Town, Clear Creek [etc.].’ Also American is the one-trick pony, a person with only one talent or area of expertise. This goes back to the days of travelling circuses in the early 20th century. It would be a poor circus whose pony had only one trick. Once and future refers to someone or something that is eternal, enduring, or constant. It probably comes from T. H. White's The Once and Future King (1958), a series of novels about King Arthur. In White's story the enchanter Merlyn says to Arthur: ‘Do you know what is going to be written on your tombstone? Hic jacet Arthurus Rex quondam Rexque futurus. Do you remember your Latin? It means, the once and future king.’ A bad experience can make you wary of the same thing happening again, a feeling which might be summed up concisely with the words once bitten, twice shy. The expression has been around since the late 19th century, although in the USA you might say instead once burned, twice shy. Rhymes antique, batik, beak, bespeak, bezique, bleak, boutique, cacique, caïque, cheek, chic, clique, creak, creek, critique, Dominique, eke, freak, geek, Greek, hide-and-seek, keek, Lalique, leak, leek, Martinique, meek, midweek, Mozambique, Mustique, mystique, oblique, opéra comique, ortanique, peak, Peake, peek, physique, pique, pratique, reek, seek, shriek, Sikh, sleek, sneak, speak, Speke, squeak, streak, teak, technique, tongue-in-cheek, tweak, veronique, weak, week, wreak Definition of unique in US English: unique adjectivejuˈnikyo͞oˈnēk 1Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. 独一无二的；独特的 the situation was unique in modern politics 这种情形在现代英国政治中是独特的。 original and unique designs 独特的原创设计。 Example sentencesExamples His logic is still unique, but unlike his huge stage, his canvas hasn't broadened. The chip, which emits the unique signal for your account, is injected into your arm! This trail can be picked up by anyone with the right scanner, which can identify an item by its unique signal. I thought it was the right opportunity to observe a unique jungle drama and record it on film. For example, it had a radical and unique design which could have deterred some car buyers in the medium car sector. This last was a speciality of his, to which he brought unique and profound insights. They employed the unusual, if not unique, move of boycotting their own executive meetings. Although the severity and scale of the crisis was unusual, such problems are not unique. A new book claims to give a unique insight into becoming a better driver. All apartments are individually designed to give a unique look and feel to each property. In keeping with their unique sound, the recording process is also unusual. It would mark appropriate respect for a remarkable individual if his colours remained unique. Only mankind is unique, in that unlike the fox, he kills his own species by the tens of thousands. The brain is unique in that, unlike any other organ, it can tell you about itself. The society was so singular, so unique, so finely skewed between wilderness and civilisation. We are supposed to believe that he is an expert on Russia with a unique power of insight needed by the military top brass. So unique and unusual is the table that it has pride of place in the front window. She used her skills as a graphic artist to create unusual images to give each a unique look. On top of that, his work with the BBC gives him a unique insight into British athletics. This will be a unique opportunity to see this fascinating film and its first screening in Britain. Synonyms distinctive, individual, special, especial, idiosyncratic, quirky, eccentric, isolated 1.1unique topredicative Belonging or connected to (one particular person, group, or place) 属于特定（人或地方）的 a style of architecture that is unique to Portugal 葡萄牙特有的建筑风格。 Example sentencesExamples One attraction completely unique to Rotterdam is the famous cube houses. History has treated the Crash as a freak and singular event, unique to itself and highly unlikely to be repeated. The Sierra Nevada is particularly rich in them, with 50 varieties unique to the mountains. It is a myth to claim that this is an experience unique to expatriate life. A number unique to each handset can be used to identify and render stolen phones inoperable. That the USA has just one film in the official competition is not unique to Moscow. However I could not spot any items that would be unique to this venue. There is no brain chemistry unique to the pit bull that makes it unpredictable. Most males do not survive this process, which seems to be unique to Latrodectus hasselti. You see, we came together as the Association of Muslim Police because we have interests which are unique to us. When the work is completed it will be known as the Chapel of Adoration and will be unique to Abbeyleix. The ruling is unique to probation service workers in Greater Manchester. The one opportunity you don't want to miss out on is something unique to the island and truly special. Central American cenotes are legendary, unique to this part of the world. While the books were written as a pair they paint a very individual picture, each unique to its own area. In parallel, something more complicated was happening to the flag in New York, unique to America. The series uses a lot of very similar camera angles, but they're relatively unique to it and they work really well. Between a third and half of the dew ponds, unique to the limestone dales in the White Peak, have also disappeared. However, Western wars in the Middle East and worldwide poverty are hardly unique to the current period. The story goes on to say, however, that video surveillance is not unique to China. Synonyms peculiar, specific, particular, found only in 1.2 Particularly remarkable, special, or unusual. 罕有的；极不寻常的 a unique opportunity to see the spectacular Bolshoi Ballet 观赏精彩的莫斯科大剧院芭蕾舞的不寻常机遇。 Example sentencesExamples However, by the opening of his act we knew that this was to be a remarkably unique performance. The series provides a unique insight into life in late Victorian and early Edwardian Britain. It is a unique opportunity to improve the lives of millions of poor people around the world. We also now present an ideal and unique sponsorship opportunity for European brands. The recent turmoil in the US energy market has created a unique opportunity for the new firm. This is a truly unique opportunity to see and hear one of the real innovators of the blues. This extraordinary and unique piece is the first in a series of new work focusing on mythology. You have to be nice to people to convince them that lending their work of art is a unique opportunity. As it is rarely seen outside Japan this is a unique opportunity for people in New Zealand to view it. It's been a unique opportunity for young dancers in Swindon as all the teachers began with us. Once again all the banks spotted the unique opportunity of this market at exactly the same time. Gwen's photographs give a fresh insight into this unique period of Lakeland's past. Her record of events offers a unique insight into one woman's war - on the Home Front. This is a unique opportunity to get hands on experience of museum work. They are in a unique position to provide some real insights into the blogging world, but they didn't do that. I have to admit that this is not my scene, but this tradition certainly adds something unique to the English scene. She has a unique talent, but there's an unusual maturity and a respect for musical history. The secret recordings gave a unique insight into Barrett's domestic affairs. Games developers in the city will have a unique opportunity to get close to a potential major player in the industry. They did not look that impressive with their light brown skin, but it was unique to see a primate of this size. Synonyms remarkable, special, singular, noteworthy, notable, signal, outstanding, extraordinary nounjuˈnikyo͞oˈnēk archaic A unique person or thing. 〈古〉独一无二的人（或事） Example sentencesExamples Sammoun's limited editions are hand-painted uniques in editions of 100, plus proofs. One of Quebec's best-known impressionist painters, Sammoun is represented in the United States by Marco Fine Art of El Segundo, Calif., which also publishes the artist's hand-painted uniques in editions of 200 pieces on canvas. The second-order jackknife estimator incorporates the number of uniques, duplicates, and the number of quadrats sampled. Usage There is a set of adjectives—including unique, complete, equal, and perfect—whose core meaning embraces a mathematically absolute concept and which therefore, according to a traditional argument, cannot be modified by adverbs such as really, quite, or very. For example, since the core meaning of unique (from Latin ‘one’) is ‘being only one of its kind,’ it is logically impossible, the argument goes, to submodify it: it either is ‘unique’ or it is not, and there are no stages in between. In practice, the situation in the language is more complex than this. Words like unique have a core sense, but they often also have a secondary, less precise (nonabsolute) sense of ‘very remarkable or unusual,’ as in a really unique opportunity. It is advisable, however, to use unique in this sense sparingly and not to modify it with very, quite, really, etc. Origin Early 17th century: from French, from Latin unicus, from unus ‘one’.
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