in‧di‧vid‧u‧al 1 S2 W1 AC / ɪndəvɪdʒuəl◂, ɪndɪvɪdʒuəl◂ / 形容词 #

1 [仅用于名词前] considered separately from other people or things in the same group :

Each individual leaf on the tree is different.

the needs of the individual customer

2 [仅用于名词前] belonging to or intended for one person rather than a group :

Children get more individual attention in small classes.

You can have the bathroom designed to suit your individual needs .

individual portions of jam

3 an individual style, way of doing things etc is different from anyone else’s – usually used to show approval 同义词 distinctive :

a tennis player with a highly individual style

a very individual way of dressing

individual 2 S2 W1 AC noun [可数名词] #

1 a person, considered separately from the rest of the group or society that they live in :
the rights of the individual Each individual receives two genes, one inherited from each parent. Most churches were built with donations from private individuals (= ordinary people, rather than the government or companies ) . 2 a person of a particular kind, especially one who is unusual in some way :
a strange-looking individual

COLLOCATIONS

adjectives an ordinary individual Ordinary individuals need no more than 3–5 grams of salt per day. a talented/gifted individual He had taken a group of talented individuals and built a superb team. an outstanding individual (= with unusually good qualities ) We need a few outstanding individuals to act as leaders. a private individual (= a person, not a company or business ) Few shares in the company are owned by private individuals. a particular individual The writer is addressing a general reader rather than a particular individual. a single individual (= one person on their own ) Equipment of this kind is not something a single individual could afford. a wealthy individual (= a wealthy person ) Large ranches are often owned by corporations or wealthy individuals. selected individuals (= ones who are specially chosen for something ) Selected individuals were invited to the dinner. isolated individuals (= one on their own, not in a group with others ) Society does not consist of isolated individuals. like-minded individuals (= people who share the same opinions ) The message board is a forum where like-minded individuals can communicate.

phrases treat somebody as an individual Each student must be treated as an individual. a group of individuals We need to perform as a team rather than a group of individuals. the needs of the individual The fitness program is adapted to the needs of the individual. the rights of the individual The rights of the individual must be protected. freedom of the individual We live in a society which prizes the freedom of the individual. respect for the individual The policies are based on respect for the individual. individuals vary (= everyone is different ) Individuals vary in their ability to adapt to change.