unique

adj.

1. 唯一的；独一无二的
   being the only one of its kind
   1. Everyone's fingerprints are unique.
      每个人的指纹都是独一无二的。
2. 独特的；罕见的
   very special or unusual
   1. a unique talent
      奇才
   2. The preview offers a unique opportunity to see the show without the crowds.
      预展提供了看展览但不挨挤的难得机会。
   3. The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe.
      这项协议给予这家公司向东欧输出商品的特殊地位。
3. （某人、地或事物）独具的，特有的
   belonging to or connected with one particular person, place or thing
   1. an atmosphere that is unique to New York
      纽约所独具的气氛
   2. The koala is unique to Australia.
      树袋熊是澳大利亚独有的。

1. ADJ 唯一的；独一无二的
   Something that is unique is the only one of its kind.
   1. Each person's signature is unique...
      每个人的签名都是独一无二的。
   2. The area has its own unique language, Catalan.
      这个地区有自己单独的语言，加泰罗尼亚语。
2. ADJ-GRADED 独特的；无与伦比的
   You can use unique to describe things that you admire because they are very unusual and special.
   1. Brett's vocals are just unique...
      布雷特的歌声无与伦比。
   2. Kauffman was a woman of unique talent and determination.
      考夫曼是一个有着超群才智和决断力的女子。
3. ADJ 独有的；特有的
   If something is unique to one thing, person, group, or place, it concerns or belongs only to that thing, person, group, or place.
   1. No one knows for sure why adolescence is unique to humans...
      没有人确切地知道为什么只有人类才会经历青春期。
   2. This interesting and charming creature is unique to Borneo.
      这种有趣迷人的动物是婆罗洲独有的。

1. With its unique heating element it makes perfect coffee.
   其独特的电热元件使它能够煮出非常美味的咖啡。
2. The examples are unique to this dictionary.
   这些例证是这部词典独有的。
3. Tito forged a unique model of communism after breaking with Stalin in 1948.
   1948年铁托在和斯大林决裂后创建了一种独特的共产主义模式。
4. Both King and Gandhi were tremendously brave men whose unique form of courage left a lasting imprint on their nations 'histories.
   金和甘地都是勇敢无畏的人，他们独一无二的勇气在他们各自国家的历史上留下了深远影响。
5. I find England strange and unique and beautiful. And for me, London is the magnification of all that.
   我觉得英格兰可谓奇、绝、美。在我看来，伦敦在这些方面更为明显。
6. He was grateful for and proud of his son's remarkable, nay, unique performance
   他为儿子出色的，不，应该是独一无二的表演心怀感激和骄傲。
7. Point taken, but nowhere did we suggest that this yacht's features were unique
   你说得对，但我们压根没讲过这艘游艇的特色是独一无二的。
8. It will be a unique family occasion.
   这将是一次特别的家庭聚会。
9. Each piece is unique, an exquisite painting of a real person, done on ivory
   每一件艺术品都是绘在象牙上的精美绝伦的真人肖像，都是独一无二的。
10. They are priceless, unique and irreplaceable.
    它们是独一无二、不可替代的无价之宝。
11. The library is unique and its break-up would be a sad reflection on the value we place on our heritage.
    这个图书馆很特别，若将它关闭，会让人怀疑我们是否珍视传统。
12. He's got a unique sound and a unique style.
    他的音乐风格独具特色。
13. She is compelling, spectral, fascinating, an unforgettably unique performer.
    她极具吸引力，清幽如鬼魅，令人着迷，令人难忘，是个独具特色的演员。
14. The tribunal is unique because Mr Jones is not subject to the normal police discipline code.
    因为琼斯先生不受一般的治安条例法规约束，所以专门设立了特别法庭。
15. A unique 13,000-word timeline runs through the full-colour volume, detailing events from the Earth's creation to the present day.
    一份独一无二的13,000词的年表贯穿彩印卷的始终，详细记述了从地球诞生到今天发生的重大历史事件。
16. Each person's signature is unique
    每个人的签名都是独一无二的。
17. The area has its own unique language, Catalan.
    这个地区有自己单独的语言，加泰罗尼亚语。
18. Brett's vocals are just unique
    布雷特的歌声无与伦比。
19. No one knows for sure why adolescence is unique to humans
    没有人确切地知道为什么只有人类才会经历青春期。
20. This interesting and charming creature is unique to Borneo.
    这种有趣迷人的动物是婆罗洲独有的。
21. We welcome you to join us on a special tour which explores this unique Australian attraction
    我们欢迎你加入探索这处独特的澳大利亚景观的特别之旅。
22. It is not a unique instance, but has its counterpart.
    无独有偶。
23. The architectural structure of the Temple of Heaven is unique.
    天坛的建筑结构很别致。
24. I am in a rather unique position, as my lob is different from anyone else's.
    我的情况很特殊，因为我的工作与众不同。
25. He has a unique style of singing.
    他的唱腔自成一派。
26. Among the group of people, he is the unique student.
    在这群人中只有他是学生。
27. E has lived in a vacuum for eighteen years, cloyed by the representative and unique longings of any youth.
    他离群独处生活了18年，腻味了年轻人那一套典型而独特的向往和追求。
28. As a writer he has his unique style.
    作为作家，他有自己独特的风格。
29. It's well-known for its fine technics and it also expresses the silversmith's unique feeling and thoughts.
    其工艺技术之美尽人皆知，表现了独特的匠意之美。
30. This poem has some unique appeal.
    这首诗作别有一番意蕴。

adj

1. highly unusual or rare but not the single instance
   1. spoke with a unique accent
   2. had unique ability in raising funds
   3. a frankness unique in literature
   4. a unique dining experience

2. radically distinctive and without equal
   1. he is alone in the field of microbiology
   2. this theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem
   3. Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint
   4. craftsmen whose skill is unequaled
   5. unparalleled athletic ability
   6. a breakdown of law unparalleled in our history

   Synonym:    alone(p)unequaledunequalledunparalleled

3. the single one of its kind
   1. a singular example
   2. the unique existing example of Donne's handwriting
   3. a unique copy of an ancient manuscript
   4. certain types of problems have unique solutions

   Synonym:    singular