special
adj
1 [usu attrib 通常作定語]
of a particular or certain type; not common, usual or general 特殊的; 特別的
goods on special offer, ie cheaper than usual 特價貨
He did it as a special favour. 他做這事算是特別照顧.
What are your special interests? 你有些什麼特別愛好?
She's a very special friend. 她是個特殊的朋友.
2 [attrib 作定語]
designed, reserved or arranged, etc for a particular purpose 專門的; 特設的
a special train, eg for a holiday excursion 專列(如為假日出游特設的)
a special occasion 特別安排的活動
You'll need a special tool to do that. 干那個活兒要用專用工具.
She has her own special way of doing things. 她做事自有一套辦法.
Newspapers send special correspondents to places where important events take place. 報社往往派遣特派記者到有重大事件的現場.
3 [attrib 作定語]
exceptional in amount, degree, quality, etc 額外的; 格外的
Take special care of it. 對這東西要特別細心.
Why should we give you special treatment? 憑什麼要我們對你特殊照顧?
He takes no special trouble with his work. 他在工作上不特別賣力. Cf 參看 especial. special, n
1 person or thing that is not of the usual or regular type, esp a special constable, train or edition (of a newspaper, etc) 特別的人或事物; (尤指)特種警察, 專列, 號外, 特刊
an all night television special on the election 電視上整夜的選舉專題報道
Specials were brought in to help the regular police force. 已增派特警部隊協助常規警察.
2 (US infml 口) reduced price (in a shop) given prominence through advertising, etc (通過廣告等宣傳的)大減價
There's a special on coffee this week. 本周咖啡特價出售.
Coffee is on special (ie being sold at a lower price than usual) this week. 本周咖啡大減價.