special
/ˈspeʃl; `spɛʃəl/ adj
1 [usu attrib 通常作定语]
of a particular or certain type; not common, usual or general 特殊的; 特别的
goods on special offer, ie cheaper than usual 特价货
He did it as a special favour. 他做这事算是特别照顾.
What are your special interests? 你有些什麽特别爱好?
She's a very special friend. 她是个特殊的朋友.
2 [attrib 作定语]
designed, reserved or arranged, etc for a particular purpose 专门的; 特设的
a special train, eg for a holiday excursion 专列（如为假日出游特设的）
a special occasion 特别安排的活动
You'll need a special tool to do that. 干那个活儿要用专用工具.
She has her own special way of doing things. 她做事自有一套办法.
Newspapers send special correspondents to places where important events take place. 报社往往派遣特派记者到有重大事件的现场.
3 [attrib 作定语]
exceptional in amount, degree, quality, etc 额外的; 格外的
Take special care of it. 对这东西要特别细心.
Why should we give you special treatment? 凭什麽要我们对你特殊照顾?
He takes no special trouble with his work. 他在工作上不特别卖力. Cf 参看 especial. special, n
1 person or thing that is not of the usual or regular type, esp a special constable, train or edition (of a newspaper, etc) 特别的人或事物; （尤指）特种警察, 专列, 号外, 特刊
an all night television special on the election 电视上整夜的选举专题报道
Specials were brought in to help the regular police force. 已增派特警部队协助常规警察.
2 (US infml 口) reduced price (in a shop) given prominence through advertising, etc （通过广告等宣传的）大减价
There's a special on coffee this week. 本周咖啡特价出售.
Coffee is on special (ie being sold at a lower price than usual) this week. 本周咖啡大减价.