a.

1. 特别的，特殊的
   He never drinks except on special occasions.

   除非在特别场合，他从不喝酒。

2. 专门的，专用的
   She works as a nurse in a special hospital.

   她在一家专门医院做护士。

3. 额外的，增设的
4. 具体的

n.[C]

1. 特别的东西；专车，专机
2. 特刊；专稿；特别节目
   There will be a special on Channel 8 tonight.

   今晚八频道电视有特别节目。

3. 特派人员；特使
4. （菜单上的）特色菜，拿手菜
   Thursday's special was steak.

   星期四的特色菜是牛排。

5. 【美】【口】（临时减价的）特价商品

adj.

1. better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.
2. designed for or belonging to a particular person, place, or event.
3. used to denote education for children with particular needs.

n.

1. something designed or organized for a particular occasion or purpose.
   ▸a dish not on a regular menu but served on a particular day.
2. a person assigned to a special duty.