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  3. /specify

specify

UK/spesɪfaɪ/US/'spesifai/
NGSL 3kTOEFLB2

Definitions

v.

To identify clearly and definitely; to state explicitly.

指定;具体说明;明确规定

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
speclook, observe, watch
+
-ifyto make, to cause to become
=specify

spec + -ify (make into) = «to make specific» — state with precision.

Root sp still carries 131 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.specify clearly明确指明
  • 2.specify in writing书面指明
  • 3.unless otherwise specified除非另有规定

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Please specify the size and color.

  • 2.

    The contract specifies the delivery date.

Word Forms

Verb

Pastspecified
3rd Personspecifies
Past Part.specified
Pres. Part.specifying

Derivatives

specificationspecifiedunspecified
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