1. being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
獨一無二的；唯一的；與眾不同的
Each person's fingerprints are unique.
每個人的指紋都是獨一無二的。
This painting has a unique style that I've never seen before.
這幅畫有一種我從未見過的獨特風格。
Unique Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
unique
adjective
快速理解
What does "Unique" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Unique"?
形容獨一無二、與眾不同的事物或情況。
- 1
唯一的
EN: being the only one of its kind
翻譯: 指某事物是唯一存在的，沒有其他相同者。
- 2
獨特的
EN: very special or unusual
翻譯: 指某事物具有與眾不同的特質，使其顯得特別。
- 3
特有的
EN: belonging to or connected with only one particular thing
翻譯: 指某種特質、問題或情況僅與特定的人、地或事物相關。
小提醒：注意：'unique' 在嚴格的語義上意為『獨一無二』，因此不應使用 'very unique' 或 'more unique' 等比較級修飾，但在日常口語中此用法較為寬鬆。
發音（How to Pronounce "Unique" in English）
How to pronounce "Unique" in English?"Unique" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Unique" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Unique"?How does "Unique" change by context?
2. very special, unusual, or good
極好的；特別的；不尋常的
She has a unique talent for understanding animals.
她有一種理解動物的非凡天賦。
We had a unique opportunity to meet the famous author.
我們得到了一個難得的機會與那位著名作家見面。
3. belonging or connected to only one particular thing, place, or person
特有的；專屬於…的
The problem is unique to this model of car.
這個問題是這種車型所特有的。
This custom is unique to the island.
這個習俗是該島嶼特有的。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Unique"?How to make natural sentences with "Unique"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| unique + noun | 獨特的… | She has a unique perspective on the issue. (她對這個問題有獨特的見解。) |
| unique + in + noun phrase | 在…方面獨一無二 | This species is unique in its ability to survive extreme cold. (這個物種在承受極度寒冷方面的能力是獨一無二的。) |
| unique + to + noun phrase | 為…所獨有 | This custom is unique to this small island. (這個習俗是這座小島所獨有的。) |
| be + unique + among + noun phrase | 在…之中是獨特的 | His approach is unique among his colleagues. (他的方法在他的同事中是獨特的。) |
| absolutely/totally + unique | 絕對/完全獨特 | The design of the building is absolutely unique. (這棟建築的設計絕對是獨一無二的。) |
| make + noun + unique | 使…變得獨特 | It's the attention to detail that makes this product unique. (正是對細節的關注使這款產品變得獨特。) |
用法說明
How is "Unique" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Unique"?
unique in vs. unique to
- unique in 用於描述某物在其所屬的類別或群體中具有獨特性，強調其內部比較的結果。
- unique to 則強調某種特質、特徵或事物是某個特定對象、地方或群體所「獨有」的，暗示一種排他性的歸屬關係。
- 簡單來說，unique in 是「在...中獨特」，unique to 是「為...所獨有」。 EN: This building is unique in its architectural style. 翻譯: 這棟建築的建築風格獨樹一幟。
EN:This architectural style is unique to this region.
翻譯:這種建築風格是這個地區所獨有的。
總結建議
區分「在群體中突出」(unique in) 與「為特定對象所專屬」(unique to) 的概念，能幫助你更精確地使用這兩個片語。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Unique" and similar words?How to choose "Unique" vs alternatives?
unique vs special
"unique" 強調獨一無二、沒有相同者；"special" 強調與眾不同、具有特定價值或意義。
unique vs unusual
"unique" 指唯一性；"unusual" 指不常見、不普通。
unique vs rare
"unique" 是絕對的獨一無二；"rare" 是相對的稀少、罕見。
口語用法
How is "Unique" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Unique"?
引述
在轉述他人觀點或事實時，用來強調其特殊性。 EN: He said the atmosphere there was unique—like nowhere else on Earth. 翻譯: 他說那裡的氛圍很獨特——地球上其他地方都找不到。
EN:Everyone keeps telling me that her approach is unique, but I haven't seen it myself.
翻譯:大家一直跟我說她的方法很獨一無二，但我自己還沒見識過。
語氣強調
在口語中拉長音節或加重語氣，以表達強烈的認同或驚嘆。 EN: That is so u-nique! I've never seen anything like it. 翻譯: 這真是太獨特了！我從來沒見過這樣的東西。
EN:The design? Oh, it's unique, alright. In a good way!
翻譯:這個設計？哦，它確實很特別。是好的那種！
停頓填充
在思考如何描述時，用作暫時的填充詞，後面常接更具體的說明。 EN: It's... unique. Let me think of how to explain it better. 翻譯: 這有點……與眾不同。讓我想想怎麼解釋更好。
EN:Her style is very, um, unique. You really have to see it to understand.
翻譯:她的風格非常，嗯，獨特。你真的得親眼看看才能明白。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業寫作中，應避免將 "unique" 用作 "unusual" 或 "interesting" 的隨意替代詞，因其邏輯上意指「獨一無二，沒有可比之物」。建議使用更精確的詞彙，如 "distinctive", "unconventional", 或 "remarkable"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Unique"?What fixed phrases with "Unique" should I remember?
unique opportunity
unique + noun
獨一無二的機會
unique feature
unique + noun
獨特的特徵
unique in
unique in + noun/gerund
在...方面是獨特的
absolutely unique
adverb + unique
絕對獨特
unique perspective
unique + noun
獨特的觀點
unique to
unique to + noun/pronoun
為...所獨有
make something unique
verb + object + unique
使某事物獨特
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Unique"?Which "Unique" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×She sings very unique.
✓She sings in a very unique way. / Her singing style is very unique.
"Unique" 是形容詞，不能當副詞使用來修飾動詞。若要修飾動作，需使用介系詞片語 "in a unique way" 或將句子重構，使 "unique" 修飾名詞。
×This design is more unique than that one.
✓This design is more distinctive/original than that one.
"Unique" 意指「獨一無二、唯一的」，理論上不應有程度之分。在正式寫作中應避免使用 "more/most/very unique"。在口語或非正式場合雖常見，但學習者應知道更精確的替代詞，如 "distinctive", "original", "unusual"。
×It is unique opportunity.
✓It is a unique opportunity.
即使形容詞以母音字母開頭，只要其發音是子音開頭（如 unique /juːˈniːk/），前面就必須使用不定冠詞 "a"，而非 "an"。
×This feature is unique for our product.
✓This feature is unique to our product.
表達「某事物為...所獨有」時，正確的介系詞是 "to"，而非 "for"。"Unique to" 意指僅存在於特定的人、地方或事物中。
×She is a unique person because she is very friendly.
✓She is a special/remarkable person because she is very friendly.
"Unique" 的核心意思是「獨一無二、與眾不同」，強調其唯一性，而非僅僅是「特別的」或「好的」。僅因為某人友善就稱其為 "unique" 是誤用，因為友善的人很多。應使用 "special", "remarkable", "unusual" 等詞。
×They are a unique team member.
✓They are a unique team member. / He/She is a unique team member.
主詞 "They"（單數他們，用於指代一個人時）與後面的單數名詞 "a...member" 在概念上一致，但若 "they" 指代複數，則名詞應改為複數。此錯誤在於主詞與名詞單複數不一致。更常見的寫法是根據實際性別使用 "He" 或 "She"，或重寫句子。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Unique"?What are tense/participle forms of "Unique"?