one-off
one-off — 名詞
1. an item or event that is done, made, or takes place on a single occasion and is
一次性事物
只發生或製作一次的事物
an item or event that is done, made, or takes place on a single occasion and is not intended to be repeated or to form part of a regular series.
The outdoor concert was a one-off, never to be repeated in the park.
那場戶外音樂會是一次性活動，未來不會在該公園再次舉辦。
"a one-off" as a noun phrase describing a unique, non-repeating event
Mizuki's hand-painted vase is a one-off, which makes it especially valuable to collectors.
Mizuki 手繪的花瓶是獨一無二的，這使得它在收藏家眼中特別有價值。
The city council approved a one-off grant to repair the damaged town hall roof.
市議會核准了一筆一次性補助金，用來修復受損的市政廳屋頂。
Sahil's award-winning short film was a one-off, since he usually focuses on documentaries.
Sahil 獲獎的短片是一次性的作品，因為他通常專注於拍攝紀錄片。
The museum curator described the ancient brooch as a one-off, noting the unusual gold inlay.
博物館館長形容那枚古胸針為孤品，特別提到其罕見的黃金鑲嵌細節。
- regular occurrence
an event that happens routinely
- repeat
something that happens again
用法筆記
This noun is nearly always used in the singular. It often follows the verb "be" (e.g., "it's a one-off", "was a one-off").
常見錯誤
one-off — 形容詞
1. done, made, or happening only once, with no plan or expectation of repetition; d
一次性的
僅發生或進行一次的
done, made, or happening only once, with no plan or expectation of repetition; describing a single instance rather than part of a series.
The company gave all employees a one-off bonus after a very profitable year.
公司在獲利豐厚的一年後，給予全體員工一筆一次性獎金。
"one-off bonus" — a single additional payment, not a regular raise
Owen received a one-off payment from the insurance company for the damage to his car.
Owen 從保險公司收到一筆一次性理賠金，用來賠償他汽車所受的損害。
The museum hosted a one-off exhibition of paintings from the Ming dynasty.
博物館舉辦了一場明代畫作的一次性展覽。
Hoa's one-off performance at the music festival earned her a standing ovation from the crowd.
Hoa 在音樂節上的一次性演出為她贏得了全場觀眾的起立喝采。
- one-time
neutral and widely used; also carries the meaning 'former' (e.g., one-time teacher) that one-off does not
- single
simply means one, without the nuance of uniqueness or non-repetition; much broader
- unique
stresses being the only one of its kind, not just non-repetition; has a more positive connotation
用法筆記
This adjective can only go before the noun it describes (attributive position). You cannot say "this bonus is one-off" — instead use the noun form: "this bonus is a one-off".