one-off
/ˌwʌn ˈɒf/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌwʌn ˈɔːf/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌwʌnˈɒf/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌwʌnˈɑːf/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌwən-ˈȯf/ (ame, mw)
one-off — 名詞
1. something such as an event, offer, or service that is planned for one occasion o
一次限定
只做、只辦或只給一次的事物
something such as an event, offer, or service that is planned for one occasion only and not repeated.
The charity concert was a one-off for the flood relief fund.
那場慈善演唱會是為水災救助基金辦的一次限定活動。
be a one-off for a single occasion
Bilal's hand-painted mug was a one-off from the market stall.
Bilal 的手繪馬克杯是那個市集攤位的一次限定品。
noun use for a unique item
This extra discount is a one-off after our shipping mistake.
這次額外折扣只是因為我們出貨失誤而給的一次限定。
The late-night bus was a one-off during the music festival.
那班深夜公車只是音樂節期間的一次限定服務。
文法句型
be a one-off
a one-off for [purpose]
a one-off after [problem]
用法筆記
Usually follows be and names the thing itself, such as an event, offer, or product. Distinguish from the adjective sense, which describes another noun rather than standing as the noun on its own.
常見錯誤
one-off — 形容詞
1. done, given, or happening on one occasion rather than as part of a repeated patt
一次性的
只發生、提供或安排一次
done, given, or happening on one occasion rather than as part of a repeated pattern.
The repair was a one-off job, so the plumber gave no service contract.
這次修理只是一次性的工作，所以水電工沒有提供保固合約。
one-off + job for a single occurrence
After the storm, the council made a one-off payment to each family.
暴風雨過後，議會給每個家庭一筆一次性的補助金。
one-off payment made once only
Maeve saw the guest lecture as a one-off chance to meet the writer.
Maeve 覺得那場來賓演講是一次性見到那位作家的機會。
The software crash was one-off and never appeared again.
那次軟體當機只是一次性的，之後就再也沒有出現。
- one-time
very close in meaning, especially in business or American English
- non-recurring
more formal, especially for fees, payments, or scheduled items
文法句型
one-off payment
one-off chance
be one-off
用法筆記
Often appears before nouns like payment, chance, job, or offer. In informal use, it can also come after be to say that a problem or event happened only once.