uniquely

/juˈniːkli/ (bre, ipa) · /juˈniːkli/ (ame, ipa)

uniquely — 副詞

1. Showing that someone or something is different from all others, often in a good

1.副詞B2
釋義

獨特地

以與眾不同或特別的方式

Showing that someone or something is different from all others, often in a good or interesting way.

例句

The museum building is uniquely designed, with a glass roof and stone walls.

這間博物館的建築設計獨特，有玻璃屋頂和石牆。

uniquely + past participle (designed / qualified / suited)

Trang is uniquely qualified for the job because she studied in three different countries.

Trang 具備獨特的資格勝任這份工作，因為她在三個不同的國家唸過書。

同義詞
  • distinctively

    Focuses on clear, noticeable features that set something apart; more formal than uniquely.

  • remarkably

    Emphasises the degree of unusualness more than the one-of-a-kind quality.

  • exceptionally

    Highlights how much something stands out compared to the normal standard.

反義詞
  • commonly

    Describes something done in a usual or ordinary way, the opposite of special.

  • typically

    Suggests something is normal and expected, with no special distinctiveness.

用法筆記

Typically placed directly before the adjective or past participle it modifies (e.g. uniquely beautiful, uniquely qualified). The word carries a positive or neutral connotation — use 'oddly' or 'strangely' for negative distinctiveness.

常見錯誤

❌This is a uniquely problem.
✅This is a unique problem.
💡Uniquely is an adverb; it cannot modify a noun. Use the adjective 'unique' before a noun.
❌She is the uniquely person who can help.
✅She is the only person who can help.
💡Uniquely does not mean 'only' or 'sole'. Use 'only' for that meaning.