especially

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adv. 尤其, 特别, 格外

发音

US /ɪˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/
其它 /ɪkˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/
其它 /ɛkˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/

词形变化

more especially 比较级 most especially 最高级

别名

espeically espesially expecially exspecially esp. esp espc

教材释义与例句

副词

特别；尤其；格外

used to emphasize that something is more important or happens more with one particular thing than with others

I never liked long walks, especially in winter.

我向来不喜欢长距离散步，尤其在冬天。

Art books are expensive to produce, especially if they contain colour illustrations.

美术类书籍制作成本很高，尤其是那些带彩色插图的。

释义与例句

adv. A2 Oxf 3000
  1. 1.

    In a special manner; specially.

    He got up early especially.

  2. 2.

    Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.

    特别

    尤其

  3. 3.

    Used to place greater emphasis upon someone or something.

    Invite them all, especially Molly.

词汇关系

副词

同义词 3

particularly specially peculiarly

词源

From especial + -ly.

来源：wiktionary