specially
adverb /ˈspeʃəli/
/ˈspeʃəli/
- for a particular purpose, person, etc.
专门地;特意 - The ring was specially made for her.
这枚戒指是为她定做的。 - a specially designed diet plan
专门制订的饮食方案 - We came specially to see you.
我们特意来看你。
- The ring was specially made for her.
- (informal) more than usual or more than other things
格外;特别;尤其 - It will be hard to work today—specially when it's so warm and sunny outside.
今天无心工作,尤其是外面这样风和日丽。 - I hate homework. Specially history.
我讨厌家庭作业,特别是历史。
- It will be hard to work today—specially when it's so warm and sunny outside.
Which Word? especially / speciallyespecially / specially
- Especially usually means ‘particularly’:
especially 通常表示尤其、特别: - She loves all sports, especially swimming.
她喜爱各种运动,尤其是游泳。
该词不用于句首: - I especially like sweet things.
我特别喜欢吃甜食。 - Especially I like sweet things.
- She loves all sports, especially swimming.
- Specially usually means ‘for a particular purpose’ and is often followed by a past participle, such as designed, developed or made:
- a course specially designed to meet your needs
为满足你们的需要专门开设的课程 - She has her clothes specially made in Paris.
她的衣服是特意在巴黎定做的。
- a course specially designed to meet your needs
- In British English, especially and specially are often used in the same way and it can be hard to hear the difference when people speak. Specially is less formal:
- I bought this especially/specially for you.
这是我特意为你买的。 - It is especially/specially important to remember this.
记住这一点尤为重要。
- I bought this especially/specially for you.
- The adjective for both especially and specially is usually special.