sui generis
adjective formal uk/ˌsuː.iː ˈdʒen.ər.ɪs/ us/ˌsuː.iː ˈdʒen.ər.ɪs/
独特的，特有的，自成一类的
not like anyone or anything else
In the American academy she remains sui generis, one of a kind. 在美国学术界，她仍然是独树一帜，独一无二。
He produced a steady stream of superb comic novels and sui generis non-fiction. 他创作了大量优秀的漫画小说和独特的非虚构作品。
Synonym: unique
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- William Trevor is not the Irish Chekhov. He is, I think, sui generis.
- During this period, few major composers came out of England, with the sui generis exception of Arthur Sullivan.
- He has been making films since 1988 and has established himself as sui generis in his viewpoint and style.
- Amidst the proliferation of food books, food magazines and food television, John Haney's memoir is sui generis.