1、extraordinary
非凡的;优秀的;出色的
We've made extraordinary progress as a society in that regard.
在那个方面,我们的社会已经取得了巨大的进步。
The task requires extraordinary patience and endurance.
那项任务需要非凡的耐心和毅力。
非常奇特的;令人惊奇的
What an extraordinary thing to happen!
这事儿真蹊跷!
His decision to hold talks is extraordinary because it could mean the real end of the war.
他作出举行谈判的决定非同寻常,因为这可能意味着战争真的要结束了。
(会议)特别的
at an extraordinary meeting of the sport's ruling body.
在体育运动管理机构的特别会议上
Representatives of the colonies met in an extraordinary congress.
各殖民地代表在一次特别大会上会面。
2、present
现在的;目前的
He has brought much of the present crisis on himself.
目前的大部分危机都是他自己引起的。
the government's present economic difficulties.
政府当前的经济难题
目前;现在;眼下
There is no way at present of predicting which individuals will develop the disease.
目前还没有办法预测谁会得这种病。
At present children under 14 are not permitted in bars.
目前,14岁以下儿童不允许进酒吧。