special [ 'spɛʃəlz ]

• n.
  • a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising

    "they are having a special on pork chops"

  • a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
  • a television production that features a particular person or work or topic

    "the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight"

• adj.
  • unique or specific to a person or thing or category

    "the special features of a computer"; "my own special chair"

    同义词： particular(a) peculiar(a)

  • for a special service or occasion

    "a special correspondent"; "a special adviser to the committee"; "had to get special permission for the event"

  • surpassing what is common or usual or expected

    "he paid especial attention to her"; "a special occasion"; "a special reason to confide in her"; "what's so special about the year 2000?"

    同义词： especial(a) exceptional particular(a)

  • adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose

    "a special kind of paint"; "a special medication for arthritis"

  • having a specific function or scope

    "a special (or specific) role in the mission"

    同义词： limited

  • first and most important

    "his special interest is music"; "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"

    同义词： particular

  • added to a regular schedule

    "a special holiday flight"; "put on special buses for the big game"

    同义词： extra

以上来源于: WordNet