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单词 especially
释义

especially

UK /ɪˈspeʃ(ə)li/

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    used when mentioning conditions that make something more relevant, important, or true

    It was a very cold house, especially in winter.

    especially as/because/since:

    He did not want to upset his father, especially as his mother was so ill.

    especially if/when:

    You’ll need to book your ticket in advance, especially if you want to reserve a seat.

    Synonyms and related words

    Especially and in particular
  2. 2
    used for emphasizing that a quality or feeling exists to a great degree

    We’re especially concerned about the rise in tuition fees.

    I especially like the idea of using music in the classroom.

    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of emphasizing completeness or extremeness
  3. 3
    used for showing that what you are saying applies to one person or thing more than others

    India, especially the south, has immense potential to attract tourists.

    especially not someone/something:

    Don’t talk to anyone about this – especially not my mother.

    Synonyms and related words

    Especially and in particular
  4. 4
    for a particular purpose or for a particular person
    especially for:

    a service especially for local people

    especially to do something:

    Martin has come especially to see you, you know.

    Synonyms and related words

    Especially and in particular

phrases

not especially

especially

US /ɪˈspeʃ(ə)li/

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    used when mentioning conditions that make something more relevant, important, or true

    It was a very cold house, especially in the winter.

    especially because/since:

    He did not want to upset his father, especially because his mother was so sick.

    especially if/when:

    You’ll need to pay for your ticket in advance, especially if you want to reserve a seat.

    Synonyms and related words

    Especially and in particular
  2. 2
    used for showing that what you are saying applies to one person or thing more than others

    India, especially the southern part, has an immense potential to attract tourists.

    especially not someone/something:

    Don’t talk to anyone about this – especially not my mother.

    Synonyms and related words

    Especially and in particular
  3. 3
    used for emphasizing that a quality or feeling exists to a great degree

    We’re especially concerned about the rise in inflation.

    I especially like the idea of using music in the classroom.

    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of emphasizing completeness or extremeness
  4. 4
    for a particular purpose or for a particular person
    especially for:

    a service especially for local people

    especially to do something:

    Martin has come especially to see you, you know.

    Synonyms and related words

    Especially and in particular

phrases

not especially
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