exception
/ɪkˈsepʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪkˈsepʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ik-ˈsep-shən/ (ame, mw)
exception — 名詞
- exceptionsingular
- exceptionsplural
1. A case in which the usual rule does not apply; any person or item not covered by
例外；特例
不按照一般規則的人或事物
A case in which the usual rule does not apply; any person or item not covered by a general statement.
Most houses on this street are grey, and the yellow one is the only exception.
這條街上大多數房子都是灰色的，黃色那棟是唯一的例外。
the only exception — the single item that differs from others
All members must attend the meeting, with the exception of those who are ill.
所有會員都必須出席會議，生病的會員除外。
with the exception of — a fixed phrase meaning 'except'
Sumin usually wakes up early, so sleeping until noon was a rare exception for him.
Sumin 通常很早起，所以睡到中午對他來說是罕見的例外。
The shop stays open every day of the year, and public holidays are no exception.
這家商店全年每天營業，國定假日也不例外。
With the exception of the math exam, Rafael passed every test this term.
除了數學考試以外，Rafael 這學期每科都通過了。
- anomaly
stronger — suggests something that is abnormal or unusual, not just different
- deviation
focuses on the act of departing from a standard rather than the thing itself
- outlier
more technical or statistical; a data point far from others
- special case
neutral and descriptive; can be used in most situations
文法句型
exception + to + noun phrase
with the exception of + noun phrase
no exception
用法筆記
Often appears in three fixed expressions: 'with the exception of' (except), 'without exception' (everyone/everything included), and 'no exception' (someone/something is also covered by the rule).
常見錯誤
2. A situation in which a rule is not applied to a particular person or case, allow
破例；通融
對某人放寬規則
A situation in which a rule is not applied to a particular person or case, allowing something that is normally forbidden or required.
The dress code says no jeans, but the manager might make an exception for you.
服裝規定說不能穿牛仔褲，但經理可能會為你破例。
make an exception for [someone] — not applying a rule to a particular person
Kwame asked the librarian to make an exception and let him borrow five books.
Kwame 請圖書館員破例讓他借五本書。
The hotel does not allow pets, but they made an exception for Tamar's guide dog.
這家飯店不允許寵物進入，但他們為 Tamar 的導盲犬破了例。
Maja rarely eats dessert, but she made an exception for her grandmother's birthday cake.
Maja 很少吃甜點，但她為了祖母的生日蛋糕破了例。
The teacher made an exception for Ziad and accepted his homework one day late.
老師為 Ziad 破例，接受他晚一天交作業。
- concession
more formal; something granted after negotiation
- special allowance
more official; often used in institutional contexts
- dispensation
formal or legal; permission to ignore a rule
- enforcement
the act of making sure a rule is followed
文法句型
make an exception + for + noun phrase
make an exception + and + verb
用法筆記
Nearly always appears in the phrase 'make an exception (for someone/something)'. The rule being set aside must be a general or established rule, not a personal preference. The preposition is 'to', not 'about' — 'an exception to the rule'.
常見錯誤
3. A feeling of anger or opposition triggered by something that someone has said or
反對；不滿
對某人的言行感到生氣或抗議
A feeling of anger or opposition triggered by something that someone has said or done, especially when it seems unfair or insulting.
Dahlia took exception to her coworker's remark about her presentation.
Dahlia 對同事評論她簡報的言論感到不滿。
took exception to [someone's] remark — reacting angrily to a comment
When Samir heard the joke about his home country, he took exception to it.
Samir 聽到有關他祖國的笑話時，對此表示反對。
Apinya took exception to being told she lacked the experience for the role.
Apinya 對於別人說她缺乏擔任該職位經驗的說法感到惱怒。
The coach took exception to the referee's decision and argued for several minutes.
教練對裁判的判決表示不滿，爭論了好幾分鐘。
Élise took exception to the article that called her team unprofessional.
Élise 對那篇稱她的團隊不夠專業的文章表示抗議。
- objection
similar in meaning but can be milder; an objection can be calm
- resentment
stronger; a feeling of long-lasting anger from unfair treatment
- offense
focuses on the feeling of being hurt rather than the action of objecting
- approval
agreement or acceptance of what was said or done
- acceptance
willingly receiving the comment or action without anger
文法句型
take exception + to + noun phrase / verb-ing
用法筆記
Used exclusively in the fixed phrase 'take exception to something'. The object is typically a remark, comment, action, or suggestion. This sense is noticeably more formal than simply saying 'get angry about'.