unprecedented
/ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈpre-sə-ˌden-təd/ (ame, mw)
unprecedented — 形容詞
- unprecedentedpositive
- more unprecedentedcomparative
- most unprecedentedsuperlative
1. describing an event, achievement, or situation that is the first of its kind, wi
前所未有的
從未發生或出現過的
describing an event, achievement, or situation that is the first of its kind, with no earlier example to compare it to
Asher's promotion to manager at age twenty-two was unprecedented in the company's history.
Asher 在二十二歲時晉升經理，在公司歷史上可謂前所未有。
unprecedented in [context]
The damage from the flood was unprecedented, leaving thousands of families homeless.
那場洪水造成的損害規模前所未有，數千個家庭因此無家可歸。
collocation: unprecedented damage / scale
Scientists in Japan recorded an unprecedented rise in ocean temperatures during the summer of 2024.
日本科學家去年記錄到海洋溫度出現前所未有的上升。
Yumi's decision to turn down a full scholarship surprised everyone — it was unprecedented at the school.
Yumi 拒絕全額獎學金的決定讓所有人驚訝——這在該校是前所未有的事。
Hurricane Kemi brought an unprecedented level of rainfall to the coast, flooding entire villages.
颶風 Kemi 為海岸帶來前所未見的降雨量，淹沒了整座村莊。
- unparalleled
stronger emphasis on being unmatched, often used in praise
- unheard-of
more informal; suggests something shocking or surprising
- groundbreaking
focuses on innovation and progress, usually positive
- record-breaking
specifically about measurable achievements or numbers
- common
happens frequently, nothing unusual
- ordinary
not special or remarkable
- precedented
has happened or existed before (rare)
文法句型
unprecedented + noun
be + unprecedented
用法筆記
Commonly used in formal and journalistic writing. Frequently modifies nouns such as scale, level, decision, challenge, event, step, or rise. Often followed by 'in' to specify the domain (e.g. unprecedented in modern times).