singular
adjective uk/ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lər/ us/ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/
(GRAMMAR)
A2 language 单数（的）
of or relating to the form of a word used when talking or writing about one thing
a singular ending/form/noun/verb 单数词尾／形式／名词／动词
The word "woman" is singular. woman 这个单词是单数形式。
Compare: plural adjective (GRAMMAR)
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- The singular of 'mice' is 'mouse'.
- Can you tell me the singular forms of this verb?
(NOTICEABLE)
[ before noun ] formal特别的；引人注意的
of an unusual quality or standard; noticeable
It was a building of singular grace and beauty. 这座建筑物非常雅致、漂亮。
He showed a singular lack of skill in painting. 他绘画技巧非常欠缺。
Synonyms: exceptional extraordinaryoutstanding (EXCELLENT)
(STRANGE)
formal特别的，奇特的
unusual or strange; not ordinary
Synonyms: strange (UNUSUAL)unusualweird
singular
noun [ S ] uk/ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lər/ us/ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/
A2 language 单数的
the form of a word used when talking or writing about one thing
The singular of "children" is "child". children 的单数形式是 child。
The word "teeth" is plural - in the singular it's "tooth". 单词 teeth 是复数形式——单数形式是 tooth。
Compare: plural noun