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specifically

🇬🇧 UK/spiˈsifikəli/🇺🇸 US/spi'sifikli/
NGSL 2kB2

Definitions

adv.

In a precise or explicit way; referring to a particular thing or purpose

明确地;具体地;特别地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
spelook, observe, watch
+
ciconnector
+
ficmaking, producing
+
alrelating to, having the nature of
+
lyin the manner of
=specifically

Common Collocations

  • 1.specifically designed专门设计的
  • 2.specifically mentioned特别提到的
  • 3.more specifically更具体地说
  • 4.specifically targeted专门针对的

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The doctor specifically warned patients to avoid alcohol while taking this medication.

  • 2.

    This program was designed specifically for students who struggle with reading comprehension.

  • 3.

    She didn't mention anyone specifically, but everyone knew who she was referring to.

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