specialize
UK/'speʃəlaiz/US/'speʃәlaiz/
NGSL 3kIELTSGREB1
Definitions
v.
To concentrate on and become an expert in a particular subject or skill.
专攻；专门研究
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedspeciallook, observe, watch
+
-izeto make, to become
=specialize
special + -ize (make) = «to make oneself special in something.»
Common Collocations
- 1.specialize in专门从事／专攻
- 2.highly specialized高度专业化的
- 3.specialize further进一步专攻
- 4.[choose to specialize]选择专攻
Example Sentences
- 1.
She specializes in environmental law.