新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

extraordinary

英  [ɪkˈstrɔːdənri]
    
美  [-neri]

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1非凡的

    If you describe something or someone as extraordinary, you mean that they have some extremely good or special quality.

    近义词

    exceptional , remarkable , amazing

    双语例句

    例:

    We've made extraordinary progress as a society in that regard.

    在那一方面,我们的社会已经取得了巨大进步。

    例:

    The task requires extraordinary patience and endurance.

    这项工作需要非凡的耐心和毅力。

    2非同寻常的

    If you describe something as extraordinary, you mean that it is very unusual or surprising.

    近义词

    remarkable , amazing

    双语例句

    例:

    What an extraordinary thing to happen!

    发生了多么非同寻常的事啊!

    3特别的(会议)

    An extraordinary meeting is arranged to deal with a particular situation or problem, rather than happening regularly.

    双语例句

    例:

    The U.S. has called for an extraordinary emergency meeting of the UN Human Rights Commission to examine the crisis.

    美国已要求召开一次联合国人权委员特别紧急会议来调查这次危机。