Exception Rule General Proves Statement Included Make True
The word "exception" refers to something or someone not included in a general rule or statement. It can also be used in phrases like "no exception" to include someone, "the exception that proves the rule" for a contrasting case, "take exception to" to show displeasure, "with the exception of" to exclude something, and "without exception" to emphasize universality.
exception
[N-COUNT 可数名词] 例外;除外 An exception is a particular thing, person, or situation that is not included in a general statement, judgment, or rule.
[oft with the of n]
Few guitarists can sing as well as they can play; Eddie, however, is an exception...
很少有吉他手唱歌像弹吉他那么好,然而埃迪是个例外。
There were no floral offerings at the ceremony, with the exception of a single red rose...
除了一朵红色玫瑰花外,仪式上没有任何献花。
The law makes no exceptions...
法律不容许搞特殊。
With few exceptions, guests are booked for week-long visits.
宾客们几乎毫无例外地预订了一周游。
[PHRASE 短语] 不例外;无例外 If you make a general statement, and then say that something or someone is no exception, you are emphasizing that they are included in that statement.
[v-link PHR]
[emphasis]
Marketing is applied to everything these days, and books are no exception...
现在市场营销已无处不在,图书也不例外。
Most people have no real idea how to change to healthy food, and Maureen was no exception.
大多数人并不真正清楚究竟如何转而食用健康食品,莫琳也是如此。
[PHRASE 短语] 证明普遍性的例外;规则必有例外 If you are making a general statement and you say that something is the exception that proves the rule, you mean that although it seems to contradict your statement, in most other cases your statement will be true.
[exception and V inflect]
Wine-making and accountants don't usually go together, but Thierry Hasard is an exception that proves the rule.
酿酒和会计通常不搭边,而蒂埃里·阿萨尔却是普遍中的例外。
[PHRASE 短语] 反感;厌恶 If you take exception to something, you feel offended or annoyed by it, usually with the result that you complain about it.
[V inflects]
He also took exception to having been spied on...
他也讨厌被暗中监视。
And the problem is that they take exception to any kind of noise whatsoever.
问题是他们反感任何形式的噪音。
[PREP-PHRASE 短语介词] 除…之外;不包括…在内 You use with the exception of to introduce a thing or person that is not included in a general statement that you are making.
Yesterday was a day off for everybody, with the exception of Lawrence...
昨天所有人都放一天假,劳伦斯除外。
In virtually every sport, with the possible exception of women's gymnastics, the players are now bigger and stronger than before.
几乎在所有体育运动中,可能除女子体操外,现在的运动员都要比过去更加高大强壮。
[PHRASE 短语] 毫无例外;无一例外 You use without exception to emphasize that the statement you are making is true in all cases.
[PHR with cl/group]
[emphasis]
The vehicles are without exception old, rusty and dented...
那些车辆一律都很破旧,锈迹斑斑,布满凹痕。
Almost without exception those convicted were our friends and colleagues.
那些被判有罪的人几乎无一例外都是我们的朋友和同事。
[N-COUNT 可数名词]例外;除外 An exception is a particular thing, person, or situation that is not included in a general statement, judgment, or rule.
[oft with the N of n]
Few guitarists can sing as well as they can play; Eddie, however, is an exception...
很少有吉他手唱歌像弹吉他那么好,然而埃迪是个例外。
There were no floral offerings at the ceremony, with the exception of a single red rose...
除了一朵红色玫瑰花外,仪式上没有任何献花。
The law makes no exceptions...
法律不容许搞特殊。
With few exceptions, guests are booked for week-long visits.
宾客们几乎毫无例外地预订了一周游。
2
[PHRASE 短语]不例外;无例外 If you make a general statement, and then say that something or someone is no exception, you are emphasizing that they are included in that statement.
[v-link PHR]
[emphasis]
Marketing is applied to everything these days, and books are no exception...
现在市场营销已无处不在,图书也不例外。
Most people have no real idea how to change to healthy food, and Maureen was no exception.
大多数人并不真正清楚究竟如何转而食用健康食品,莫琳也是如此。
3
[PHRASE 短语]证明普遍性的例外;规则必有例外 If you are making a general statement and you say that something is the exception that proves the rule, you mean that although it seems to contradict your statement, in most other cases your statement will be true.
[exception and V inflect]
Wine-making and accountants don't usually go together, but Thierry Hasard is an exception that proves the rule.
酿酒和会计通常不搭边,而蒂埃里·阿萨尔却是普遍中的例外。
4
[PHRASE 短语]反感;厌恶 If you take exception to something, you feel offended or annoyed by it, usually with the result that you complain about it.
[V inflects]
He also took exception to having been spied on...
他也讨厌被暗中监视。
And the problem is that they take exception to any kind of noise whatsoever.
问题是他们反感任何形式的噪音。
5
[PREP-PHRASE 短语介词]除…之外;不包括…在内 You use with the exception of to introduce a thing or person that is not included in a general statement that you are making.
Yesterday was a day off for everybody, with the exception of Lawrence...
昨天所有人都放一天假,劳伦斯除外。
In virtually every sport, with the possible exception of women's gymnastics, the players are now bigger and stronger than before.
几乎在所有体育运动中,可能除女子体操外,现在的运动员都要比过去更加高大强壮。
6
[PHRASE 短语]毫无例外;无一例外 You use without exception to emphasize that the statement you are making is true in all cases.
[PHR with cl/group]
[emphasis]
The vehicles are without exception old, rusty and dented...
那些车辆一律都很破旧,锈迹斑斑,布满凹痕。
Almost without exception those convicted were our friends and colleagues.
那些被判有罪的人几乎无一例外都是我们的朋友和同事。
Oxford
ex·cep·tion★/ɪkˈsepʃn; NAmEɪkˈsepʃn/noun1★a person or thing that is not included in a general statement 一般情况以外的人(或事物);例外◆Most of the buildings in the town are modern, but the church is an exception.城里大多是现代建筑,不过教堂是个例外。◆With very few exceptions, private schools get the best exam results.私立学校的考试成绩是最好的,很少有例外情况。◆Nobody had much money at the time and I was no exception.那时候谁都没有很多钱,我也不例外。☞language bank at
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2★a thing that does not follow a rule 规则的例外;例外的事物◆Good writing is unfortunately the exception rather than the rule(= it is unusual).可惜优秀的文字作品真是可遇不可求。◆There are always a lot of exceptions to grammar rules.语法规则总是有很多例外。IDIOMSthe exception that proves the ˈrule( saying) people say that sth is the exception that proves the rulewhen they are stating sth that seems to be different from the normal situation, but they mean that the normal situation remains true in general 反证规律的例外;足以证明普遍性的例外◆Most electronics companies have not done well this year, but ours is the exception that proves the rule.今年多数电子公司都不景气,而我们公司却是普遍中的例外。★make an exˈceptionto allow sb not to follow the usual rule on one occasion 允许有例外;让…成为例外◆Children are not usually allowed in, but I'm prepared to make an exception in this case.儿童一般不允许入内,不过这次我可以破例。take exˈception to sthto object strongly to sth; to be angry about sth (强烈地)反对;生…的气◆I take great exception to the fact that you told my wife before you told me.你还没告诉我就先对我妻子讲了,为此我非常生气。◆No one could possibly take exception to his comments.任何人都不可能对他的意见提出异议。★with the exˈception ofexcept; not including 除…之外;不包括…在内◆All his novels are set in Italy with the exception of his last.他的小说除最后一部外全是以意大利为背景。☞language bank at
except
★without exˈceptionused to emphasize that the statement you are making is always true and everyone or everything is included 一律;无一例外◆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。exceptionexceptionsex·cep·tion/ɪkˈsepʃn; NAmEɪkˈsepʃn/
1something or someone that is not included in a general statement or does not follow a rule or pattern: It’s been cold, but today’s an exception.with the exception of somebody/something We all laughed, with the exception of Maggie.without exception Each plant, without exception, contains some kind of salt.notable/important/significant exception With one or two notable exceptions, there are few women conductors.minor/major exception With a few minor exceptions, the new edition is much like the previous one. The law applies to all EU countries; Britain is no exception. We don’t usually accept checks, but for you we’ll make an exception (=not include you in this rule). The spelling of this word is an interesting exception to the rule. Successful two-career couples are still the exception, not the rule (=used to emphasize that something is unusual).2somebody/something is the exception that proves the rule spoken used to say that the fact that something is not true or does not exist in one situation emphasizes the fact that it is true or exists in general: Most people here are very dedicated; I’m afraid Rhea’s the exception that proves the rule.3take exception to something to be angry or upset because of something: Tom took great exception to my remark about Americans.COLLOCATIONSadjectivesan important/significant exception· The treaty was ratified by all the EU member countries, with one significant exception, Britain.a major exception (=very important)· The major exception to the general downturn, the tourism sector, has actually seen an increase in profits.a notable exception (=one that is very interesting, excellent or unusual)· The houses along the river are all relatively modern, with the notable exception of the old forge.an obvious exception· The earliest historical records, with the obvious exception of Chinese, are written in Indo-European languages.a conspicuous exception (=one that is very easy to notice)· With one conspicuous exception, Ayers Rock, the desert landscape is completely flat.a minor exception (=not important)· Everyone was in agreement, with a few minor exceptions.a single/sole exception (=one on its own)· All the men were killed, with the sole exception of Captain Jones.a rare exception· Books on philosophy can be quite dull, but this is a rare exception.phraseswith the exception of· The journey was fairly straightforward, with the exception of driving through London.without exception· Without exception, all the children were well behaved and polite.be no exception· The river floods every winter, and this year was no exception.be the exception to the rule (also be the exception that proves the rule) (=be different to most other people or things)· Most of the boys were quite shy, but Larry was the exception to the rule.be the exception, not the rule (=used to emphasize that something is unusual)· Staying married for life seems to be the exception, not the rule these days.verbsmake an exception (=deal with someone or something in a different way from usual on a particular occasion)· We usually require a 10% deposit, but I'll make an exception in this case.
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exception
[ɪkˈsepʃn]
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exceptions[1704]
例外(94%),反对(5%),不合规则(1%)
n.例外;异议
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