adj.

1.特殊的，特別的 not ordinary or usual; different from what is normal

This is a special device elevated the stage for the finale.

這是一種特殊的裝置使舞臺上升，以演出最後一幕。

2.專門的，專用的 used by or intended for one particular person or group of people

The Swiss has special laws for people who diddle hotels.

瑞士對騙吃騙住的人有專門的法律。

3.增加的，額外的 better or more than usual

This is a special holiday flight.

這是假期增開的航班。

4.具體的；明確的 accurate

We need some special instructions.

我們需要一些具體的指導。

n.

1.特派人員；特使 [C] one that is used for a special service or occasion

Qichen Qian meets with the North Korean government's special envoy.

錢其琛會見北韓政府特使。

2.特刊；特別節目；特約稿 [C]something (as a television program) that is not part of a regular series

There will be a special on Channel 8 tonight.

今晚八頻道電視有特別節目。

3.特色菜 [C]a featured dish at a restaurant

What's today's special?

今日的特色菜是什麼？

二、下面我們來學習一下含有special的常見短語

special agent

特別代理人,特務

special delivery

n. 郵件快遞

special drawing rights

特別提款權(國際貨幣基金會所設的貨幣儲備,其成員國為國際支付而需外幣時,可按其對基金會的貢獻提取相應的借款)

special pleading

n. 間接答辯法,詭辯術

special assessment

特種賦稅

special branch

特別兵種

special education

特殊教育

special relativity

狹義相對論

special theory of relativity

狹義相對論

special verdict

特別裁定

special jury

特別陪審團