special

A2 · Elementary

adj. made or used for one particular person, thing, or event.

adj. designed or appointed for a specific purpose, occasion, or function rather than for general use.

日本語:特別※

“You need a special tool to open the back of this watch.”

“The government appointed a special committee to investigate the environmental impact of the new highway project.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Military

adj. relating to highly trained soldiers who do difficult or secret work.

adj. relating to unconventional warfare or elite military units trained for specific, high-risk missions.

日本語:特殊※

“The special forces were sent in to rescue the hostages.”

“The operation required the precision of special operations units capable of navigating the dense jungle without detection.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Cooking

n. a dish that is not on the regular menu or is sold at a lower price.

n. a meal offered by a restaurant for a limited time, often featuring seasonal ingredients or a discounted price.

“The waiter told us that the seafood pasta was the daily special.”

“While the standard menu is excellent, the chef's evening special usually highlights the freshest catch from the local market.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a single television show that is not part of a regular series.

n. an exceptional or standalone episode of a television series or a one-off broadcast event.

“The comedy show is filming a Christmas special this week.”

“The network aired a two-hour news special documenting the historical significance of the recent election results.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Theater Technical

n. a light used to shine on one specific person or thing on a stage.

n. a luminaire used to highlight a specific performer or prop, distinct from the general wash of the stage.

“The technician adjusted the special to make sure the lead actor was visible.”

“The lighting designer requested an additional special to emphasize the protagonist's isolation during the final soliloquy.”