individual
gb/ˌɪndɪvˈɪd͡ʒuəl/ us/ˌɪndɪvˈɪd͡ʒuəl/
B1
英语
~ 900
义项
0 个义项
名词
B1
entity
1
A single separate person
One person, seen by themselves and not as part of a group.
用法模式：
[an/the] individual
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'individual' with 'person' in all contexts; 'individual' is often more formal or used to stress separateness.
近义词
person (More general; does not emphasize separateness from a group.)
反义词
group (Refers to a collection rather than one single person.)
搭配
each individual
|an individual person
|protect the rights of the individual
|an individual case
主题
society
|identity
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Each individual has the right to express their opinion.
- The law protects the rights of the individual.
- She treats every individual with respect.
- No two individuals are exactly alike.
学习者例句
- Each individual is different.
- This rule is for every individual.
- An individual can make a big change.
- We must help each individual in need.
adjective
B2
property
2
Relating to one person or thing separately
About or for one person or thing, not a group.
用法模式：
[individual] [item/need/task]
常见错误：
Learners may overuse 'personal' instead of 'individual' when referring to something meant for one person in a neutral sense.
近义词
personal (Often refers to private matters; 'individual' is more neutral and formal.)
反义词
collective (Relates to a group rather than one person or thing.)
搭配
individual needs
|individual attention
|individual rights
|individual tasks
主题
daily life
|organization
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The teacher gave individual attention to each student.
- We must consider the individual needs of our clients.
- Each athlete has an individual training plan.
- These rooms can be booked for individual use.
学习者例句
- I like your individual style.
- We have different individual goals.
- He needs individual help with his work.
- She has her own individual plan.
名词
B2
entity
3
A single organism of a species
One animal or plant, seen alone and not as part of a group.
用法模式：
[an/the] individual
近义词
organism (Scientific term for a living thing; less common in everyday speech.)
反义词
population (Refers to all members of a species in an area, not just one.)
搭配
an individual animal
|an individual plant
|identify an individual
主题
biology
|nature
|animals
例句
- Each individual in the herd has a unique pattern of markings.
- Scientists tracked one individual over several years.
- The disease affects each individual differently.
学习者例句
- This zoo has one special individual.
- An individual bird can fly far.
- We saw an individual fish in the tank.
语法
词典原形
individual
IPA
GB/ˌɪndɪvˈɪd͡ʒuəl/
US/ˌɪndɪvˈɪd͡ʒuəl/
音节与重音
in - di - vidu - al （4 个音节）
Stress on 3rd syllable (vidu)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: individual
Noun
- Base: individual
- Plural: individuals
词族
Forms
individuals
noun
Core family
individually
adverb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
collective
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
individualism
noun C1
相关表达
as an individual
1/ˈæz ən ˌɪndɪvˈɪd͡ʒuəl/
fixed phrase
In the role of a single person
Thinking about someone as one person, not part of a group.
例句
- As an individual, you have certain rights and responsibilities.
- She succeeded as an individual, not just as part of a team.
individual attention
1/ˌɪndɪvˈɪd͡ʒuəl ətˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
Special focus on one person at a time
When someone gives help or care to only one person at a time.
例句
- The teacher gave the struggling student some individual attention.
- Patients receive individual attention from their assigned nurse.
individual rights
1/ˌɪndɪvˈɪd͡ʒuəl ɹˈaɪts/
fixed phrase
Rights for each separate person
The freedoms and protections that each person has by law.
例句
- Freedom of speech is one of our most important individual rights.
- The constitution guarantees certain individual rights.