English Dictionary

for once

前置詞句

慣用表現

(idiomatic) For the first time, after many instances to the contrary; in a rare exception to the rule; as an exception to the usual.

日本語の意味

普段とは異なり、いつもとは違う例外的な状況を示す（例：普段はそうでないが、今回は例外的に） / 例外的に、稀にしか見られない一度だけの状況を表す / 通常とは反して、たまにはという意味で使われる

For once, the meeting ended on time, much to everyone's surprise.

これまでになく、会議は時間通りに終わり、皆は驚いた。

意味（1）

(idiomatic) For the first time, after many instances to the contrary; in a rare exception to the rule; as an exception to the usual.

The invitation for the next evening was accepted, and Cecilia, for once, felt no repugnance to joining the company.