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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2045 COCA: 2401

exception

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ex·cep·tion /ɪkˈsepʃən/ ●●● S3 W2 noun [countableC, uncountableU]  
1  EXCEPTsomething or someone that is not included in a general statement or does not follow a rule or pattern 例外，除外
 It’s been cold, but today’s an exception.
天气一直寒冷，但今天是个例外。
with the exception of somebody/something
 We all laughed, with the exception of Maggie.
除了玛吉，我们都笑了。
without exception
 Each plant, without exception, contains some kind of salt.
每一种植物都含有某种盐分，无一例外。
notable/important/significant exception
 With one or two notable exceptions, there are few women conductors.
很少有女性指挥，除了一两位是明显的例外。
minor/major exception
 With a few minor exceptions, the new edition is much like the previous one.
除了有几处细小的改动之外，新版本与前一版没有什么两样。
 The law applies to all EU countries; Britain is no exception.
这项法律适用于所有欧盟国家，英国也不例外。
 We don’t usually accept checks, but for you we’ll make an exception (=not include you in this rule).
我们一般不接受支票，但对你我们就破个例。
 The spelling of this word is an interesting exception to the rule.
这个单词的拼法是该规则一个有趣的例外。
 Successful two-career couples are still the exception, not the rule (=used to emphasize that something is unusual).
夫妇俩都事业有成的仍不常见。
2  somebody/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 某人/某事物是证明普遍性的例外
 Most people here are very dedicated; I’m afraid Rhea’s the exception that proves the rule.
这里的大多数人都很敬业，恐怕雷亚是其中的例外。
Examples from the Corpus
somebody/something is the exception that proves the rule• Most people our age have finished school, and Mike is the exception that proves the rule.
3  take exception to something OFFENDto be angry or upset because of something 因某事而生气[烦恼]
 Tom took great exception to my remark about Americans.
汤姆对我有关美国人的评论极为不满。
Examples from the Corpus
take exception to something• Not that, for the most part, there was much that visitors could take exception to.• What I take exception to is the manner in which we are presently carrying out our naval preparations.• Jones took exception to a comment I made about his weight.• They had not taken exception to it before, so why start now?• Paul took exception to her advice and resigned.• Louise picked out a pretty little pink dress that nobody could possibly take exception to and so honour was satisfied.• No one could possibly take exception to this Mathis infant.• Dunbar could scarcely take exception to that, and changed the subject.• Owen thought for a moment that he was taking exception to the casual obscenity, but it was not that.
n COLLOCATIONS
adjectives
an 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.
phrases
with 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.
verbs
make 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.
Examples from the Corpus
exception• A curious fact which might seem at first to constitute an exception to this explanation turns out to provide further confirmation of it.• There is, however, an exception.• Most couples who break up seem to find it hard to remain friends. Kim and Gerry are exceptions to that rule.• There are exceptions, of course.• The big exception is the most vital crop of all: sugar.• I had no choice but to cut back to a hands-off style-getting involved in exceptions only.• There are many exceptions, though: In some but not most traditional human societies, men move to women.• With a few minor exceptions, the legal system in the two countries is very similar.• Women do not usually get to the top in politics, but there have been a few notable exceptions.• With rare exceptions, world champions are bullied and beaten into fighting shape on the streets.• Most of the students did well, though there were one or two exceptions.• After discussion it was agreed that the Committee be re-elected as it was, with two exceptions.
with the exception of somebody/something• Ragworm is the principal flounder bait with the exception of May and June when peeler crab will produce.• There was a full turn up of Liberal ministers, with the exception of Lloyd George.• Everyone was more interested in playing than reading - with the exception of Steve Vai, that is.• They represent the set of minimal units required to uniquely specify a word, with the exception of homophones.
From Longman Business Dictionary
exceptionex·cep·tion /ɪkˈsepʃən/ noun [countableC]
INSURANCE a particular event or risk that is mentioned in an insurance policy as something that the policy does not coverSYN EXCLUSION
Unless the claim is ruled out by one of the policy exceptions, then every consideration should be given for settlement.
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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2045 COCA: 2401
exception

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + EXCEPTION | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤big, great, important, main, major重大例外；重要例外；主要的例外◇the one great exception to that那件事重要的例外➤clear, conspicuous, glaring, notable, noteworthy, noticeable, obvious, significant, striking明顯的例外；值得注意的例外◇Most industries have suffered badly in the recession, but there have been a few notable exceptions.在經濟衰退期間大多數產業受到嚴重影響，但有幾個明顯的例外。➤minor, rare小例外；罕有的例外➤lone, only, single, sole唯一的例外◇My family grew closer over the years. The only exception was my aunt.這些年來我的家人之間越來越親近，唯一的例外是我姑姑。◇all American presidents, with the sole exception of Carter除了卡特之外的所有美國總統➤occasional偶然的例外◇There are occasional exceptions to my generalization.我的概括偶然也有例外。➤limited, partial有限的／部份例外◇all of them — with the partial exception of Ireland所有國家──愛爾蘭部份地區除外➤certain, specific確定的／特定的例外◇There should be specific exceptions written into the plan.那些特定的例外情況應該寫到這個計劃中去。➤special特殊的例外◇We are making a special exception for Emma because of her condition.因為艾瑪的情況特殊，我們把她作為例外。➤possible可能的例外◇With the possible exception of the US, no other nation experienced a more severe depression.可能除了美國之外，其他國家沒有經歷過更加嚴重的蕭條。➤interesting有趣的例外◇There was an interesting exception to this general pattern.此通用模式有一個有意思的例外。➤honourable/honorable (especially BrE) 體面的例外◇With a few honourable / honorable exceptions, politicians kept quiet about the corruption.除了幾位值得尊敬的政治家外，其他政界人士對腐敗緘口不提。VERB + EXCEPTION➤make成為例外◇No parking is allowed, but an exception is made for disabled drivers.此處禁止停車，但對殘疾駕車者例外。➤carve, carve out (both NAmE) 開創先例◇The reform bill carves out several specific exceptions for treatment of health expenses.這項改革法案為醫療支出的處理開創了幾個特定的先例。➤allow, grant允許有例外◇She asked the state Supreme Court to grant an exception.她請求州最高法院准許將其作為一種例外。➤remain仍然是例外◇Such initiatives remain the exception, rather than the rule.這些倡議依然是例外，而不是常規。➤represent代表例外◇They represent an exception to the rule.他們代表的是這項規定的例外情況。PREPOSITION➤with the exception of除了⋯◇The whole of the island was flooded with the exception of a small area in the north.除了北部一小塊地方以外，整個島都被淹沒了。➤without exception無一例外◇Without exception, all employees must carry their identity card with them at all times.所有雇員無一例外地任何時候都要帶着身分證。➤exception to對⋯來說例外◇Guide dogs are the one exception to the store's ban on dogs.這家商店禁止帶狗入內，但導盲犬除外。PHRASES➤be no exception不例外◇The weather had been rainy for days, and the day of the race was no exception.天一直下雨，比賽那天也不例外。➤be the exception rather than the rule是例外而不是規律◇Nowadays a job for life is very much the exception rather than the rule.現在終身職業只是例外而不是常規了。➤the exception to the rule是規律中的例外◇Most of his family are sports enthusiasts, but he's the exception to the rule.他家中大部份人都是體育迷，但他是個例外。➤with a few exceptions有一些例外◇With a few exceptions, the songwriting is very good.除個別地方外，這首歌寫得很好。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2045 COCA: 2401
exception noun
⇨ exception (Most families were poor and mine was no exception.) ⇨ take exception to sth ⇨ resent verb exception

noun

exception ♦︎ anomaly ♦︎ aberration ♦︎ freak ♦︎ vagaries ♦︎ oddityThese are all words for a person or thing that is different from what is considered normal or usual. 这些词均表示异常事物、反常现象。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an exception / an anomaly / an aberration / vagaries / an oddity in sth◆a bit of an exception / an anomaly / a freak / an oddity◆a / an curious / apparent exception / anomaly■ exception ɪkˈsepʃn [countable] a person or thing that is not included in a general statement or does not follow a general rule 一般情况以外的人（或事物）；例外◆With a few exceptions the children can speak good French by the time they leave.除了少数例外，孩子们离开时都能说一口流利的法语。◆Most families were poor and mine was no exception.大多数家庭都很贫困，我家也不例外。◆Unfortunately, considerate motorists are the exception rather than the rule (= they are unusual).可惜的是，为他人着想的驾驶人却不多见。◆Children are not normally allowed in but I'm prepared to make an exception in this case.儿童一般不许入内，但这次我愿意破例。◆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。  see also exceptional ⇨ special ■ anomaly əˈnɒməli; NAmE əˈnɑːməli [countable] (rather formal) a thing or situation that is different from what is normal or expected, often one that therefore needs to be changed （常需要矫正的）异常事物，反常现象，不足◆The existing law is full of loopholes and anomalies.现行法律有很多漏洞和不足。◆He argued that Parliament should remove the anomaly that no member could be imprisoned for debt.他主张议会应该废除议员不能因债务问题被拘禁的不合理规定。  see also anomalous ⇨ abnormal ■ aberration ˌæbəˈreɪʃn [countable, uncountable] (formal) an act, fact or situation that is different from what is usual or normal and that may be unacceptable 异常行为；脱离常规；反常现象◆It was nothing more than a mental aberration on my part.我只不过是有些精神错乱。◆They claimed he was a caring parent who had used violence in a moment of aberration.他们称他是个好父亲，只是因一时冲动使用了暴力。■ freak friːk [countable] (sometimes offensive) a person, animal, plant or thing that is not physically normal （人、动植物或东西）畸形◆This butterfly is a freak of nature, black and white instead of blue.这只蝴蝶畸形，黑白相间，而不是蓝色。◆I wish people wouldn't stare, as if I were some kind of freak.但愿人们别死盯着我看，好像我是个怪物似的。■ vagaries ˈveɪgəriz [plural] (rather formal) changes that are difficult to predict or control 游移不定；变幻莫测◆All farmers are exposed to the vagaries of the weather.所有农民都会受到变幻莫测的天气影响。■ oddity ˈɒdəti; NAmE ˈɑːdəti [countable] a person or thing that is strange or unusual 古怪反常的人（或事物）；怪现象◆She was regarded as a bit of an oddity, but likeable.人们认为她有点怪，但挺可爱的。◆The book deals with some of the oddities of grammar and spelling.这本书讲的是语法和拼写方面的一些不规则现象。   see also odd ⇨ strange 1
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2045 COCA: 2401
exception
Special, unusual or exciting things, events and people: novelty, curiosity, happening...

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