extraordinary
gb/ɪkstɹˈɔɹdɪnˌɛɹi/ us/ɪkstɹˈɔɹdɪnˌɛɹi/
B1
英语
~ 3000
义项
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adjective
B1
property
1
Extremely unusual or remarkable
Very different from normal and very good or special.
用法模式：
[something] is extraordinary
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'extraordinary' with 'extra' meaning 'additional'. They are unrelated in meaning.
近义词
remarkable (Slightly less intense than 'extraordinary', but similarly means worth noticing.)
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exceptional (Highlights being much better than average, often in ability or quality.)
反义词
ordinary (Means common or usual, lacking special qualities.)
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average (Implies typical or standard, not outstanding.)
搭配
extraordinary talent
|extraordinary achievement
|extraordinary story
|extraordinary circumstances
|extraordinary beauty
主题
descriptions
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Her performance in the play was truly extraordinary.
- We had an extraordinary view of the mountains from our hotel.
- The rescue team showed extraordinary courage during the mission.
- That painting has an extraordinary use of color.
- He has an extraordinary ability to remember details.
学习者例句
- The food at that restaurant is extraordinary.
- She told us an extraordinary story.
- He is an extraordinary student.
- They live in an extraordinary house.
- We saw an extraordinary sunset.
adjective
formal
B2
property
2
Beyond normal scope or authority
Having special power or job not usual for most people.
用法模式：
[someone] is an extraordinary [position/title]
常见错误：
Learners may use 'extraordinary' here to mean simply 'very good', but in formal contexts it can refer to special legal or official status.
近义词
special (General word meaning not ordinary; less formal than 'extraordinary' in this sense.)
反义词
regular (Describes something standard or ordinary, without special status.)
搭配
extraordinary meeting
|extraordinary ambassador
|extraordinary session
主题
government
|law
|business
|politics
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The president called an extraordinary meeting of the council.
- He was appointed ambassador extraordinary to handle the crisis.
- The committee held an extraordinary session to address the emergency.
学习者例句
- The school had an extraordinary meeting to talk about safety.
- She is an extraordinary ambassador for her country.
- The mayor called an extraordinary session of the city council.
语法
词典原形
extraordinary
IPA
GB/ɪkstɹˈɔɹdɪnˌɛɹi/
US/ɪkstɹˈɔɹdɪnˌɛɹi/
音节与重音
ex - traordin - ary （3 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (traordin)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: extraordinary
词族
Core family
extraordinarily
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
ordinary
adjective A2
Advanced or less common
extraordinariness
noun
相关表达
ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary
1/æmbˈæsədɚ ɪkstɹˈɔɹdɪnˌɛɹi ˈænd plˈɛnɪpoʊtˈɛntˈɪɹi/
fixed phrase
formal
Highest-ranking diplomat with full authority
A top diplomat who has full power to speak for their country in another country.
例句
- She was appointed ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to France.
- He served as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary for over a decade.
extraordinary circumstances
1/ɪkstɹˈɔɹdɪnˌɛɹi sˈɚkəmstˌænsɪz/
fixed phrase
Unusual and serious conditions
Special and serious situations that are not normal.
例句
- The rules can be changed only under extraordinary circumstances.
- Extraordinary circumstances forced them to cancel the event.
extraordinary measures
1/ɪkstɹˈɔɹdɪnˌɛɹi mˈɛʒɚz/
fixed phrase
Actions beyond normal methods
Special actions done because normal ways are not enough.
例句
- The government took extraordinary measures to protect public health.
- Extraordinary measures were needed to save the company from bankruptcy.