sol·i·ta·ry1 /ˈsɒlətəri $ ˈsɑːləteri/ ●○○ adjectiveadj 1 [only before noun]ONLY used to emphasize that there is only one of something 单个的,唯一的 SYN single the solitary goal of the match 这场比赛的唯一入球
The benches were empty except for a single solitary figure. 除了一个孤零零的身影,这些长凳上没有其他人了。
2 ALONEdoing something without anyone else with you 单独的,无伴的 a long, solitary walk 独自一人的长距离散步
3 ALONEspending a lot of time alone, usually because you like being alone 喜欢独处的,不喜与人接触的 OPP sociable Pandas are solitary creatures. 熊猫是喜欢独处的动物。
He led a rather solitary existence. 他过着形单影只的生活。
4 not a solitary word/thing etc NONE/NOTHINGused to emphasize that there is not even one 一言不发/空无一物等 He followed her round without a solitary word. 他跟着她,一句话也不说。
not a solitary word/thing etc• His father had not spoken a single word to him, just followed him around the house, not a solitary word. —solitarily adverbadv
—solitariness noun [uncountableU]