请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 especially
释义 especially
especially /ɪˈspeʃ.əl.i/ adverb (ALSO specially)
1
A2 very much; more than usual or more than other people or things:
» She's not especially interested in sport.» I love Australian wines, especially the white wines.Thesaurus+: ↑Particular and individualThesaurus+: ↑Very and extreme , ↑Complete and whole , ↑Intensifying expressions
2
F0 for a particular reason:
» I chose this especially for your new house.» They invited her to speak especially because of her experience in inner cities.
• • •
Extra Examples:» Parents of young children often become depressed, and this is especially true of single parents.» This particular stretch of coast is especially popular with walkers.» This variety of rose is especially hardy and drought-resistant.» It's a pity you couldn't come - I especially wanted you to meet my friend Jo.Common mistake: especially! Warning: Check your spelling!! Especially is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners.Common mistake: especially or in particular?! Warning: do not use especially at the beginning of a sentence.! When it refers to the subject of the sentence, especially usually comes directly after the subject: Especially I enjoyed the boat trip on the Thames.» I especially enjoyed the boat trip on the Thames.! At the beginning of a sentence, don't say 'Especially', say In particular:» In particular, I enjoyed the boat trip on the Thames.
随便看

 

英语词典包含67674条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2025/3/1 0:30:44