especially
UK/i'speʃəli/US/i'speʃәli/
NGSL 1kA2
Definitions
adv.
Used to single out one thing for particular emphasis.
尤其；特别地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivede-out of, from
+
speciallook, observe, watch
+
-lyin the manner of
=especially
From especial (from special) + -ly. Originally meant «particularly, in a special way.»
Common Collocations
- 1.especially when尤其当
- 2.especially if尤其如果
- 3.especially in尤其在
- 4.more especially更尤其
Example Sentences
- 1.
He loves all sports, especially football.
- 2.
Drive carefully, especially at night.