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  2. /specially

specially

UK/'speʃəli/US/'speʃәli/
B1

Definitions

adv.

For a specific purpose; particularly.

特地;专门地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
speciallook, observe, watch
+
-lyin the manner of
=specially

special + -ly = in a special manner; for a specific purpose. Contrast «especially» (=particularly) and «specially» (=for a purpose).

Common Collocations

  • 1.specially designed专门设计的
  • 2.specially made特别制作的
  • 3.specially trained经过专门训练的
  • 4.[specially arranged]特别安排的

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    This cake was specially made for you.

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