Wordiyoselectively
🇬🇧 UK/sə'lɛktɪvli/🇺🇸 US
B1
Definitions
adv.
In a selective manner; affecting or applying only to chosen cases.
有选择地，选择性地
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedseapart, aside
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
+
lyin the manner of
=selectively
Common Collocations
- 1.selectively target选择性地针对
- 2.selectively apply选择性地应用
- 3.[selectively quote]断章取义地引用
- 4.selectively breed选择性地培育
Example Sentences
- 1.
The drug works by selectively targeting cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.
- 2.
He selectively quoted from the report to support his argument.