| 释义 |
exception /ɪkˈsepʃn/► SEE ALLthe exception that proves the rulemake an exceptiontake exception to sthwith the exception ofwithout exception
●the exˈception that proves the ˈrule (saying) people say that sth is the exception that proves the rule when they are stating sth that seems to be different from the normal situation, but they mean that the normal situation remains true in general 正因为有例外才证明普遍规律的存在；证明普遍规律存在的例外◆English people are supposed to be very reserved, but Pete is the exception that proves the rule — he’ll chat to anyone!
一般都认为英国人很矜持，可是皮特却是个例外，他跟谁都聊得来！●make an exˈceptionallow sb not to follow the usual rule on one occasion 破例◆Children are not usually allowed in, but I’m prepared to make an exception in this case.
一般不允许儿童进入，但这次我打算破例。●take exˈception to sthbe very offended by a remark, suggestion, etc. 因某事而生气；被冒犯；不悦◆I take great exception to your suggestion that I only did this for the money.
你暗示说我仅仅是为了钱才这么做的，对此我很不满。●with the exˈception ofexcept; not including 除了；不包括…在内◆All his novels are set in Italy with the exception of his last.
除了最后一部小说，他的所有作品都以意大利为背景。●without exˈceptionused to emphasize that the statement you are making is always true and everyone or everything is included （用于强调）毫无例外，一律◆All students without exception must take the English examination.
所有学生都必须参加英语考试，无一例外。 |