especially
adverb uk/ɪˈspeʃ.əl.i/ us/ɪˈspeʃ.əl.i/ (also specially)
A2 特别,尤其,格外
very much; more than usual or more than other people or things
She's not especially interested in sport. 她对体育运动不是特别感兴趣。
I love Australian wines, especially the white wines. 我非常喜欢澳大利亚葡萄酒,尤其是白葡萄酒。
专门,特地
for a particular reason
I chose this especially for your new house. 我特地为你的新家挑选了这个。
They invited her to speak especially because of her experience in inner cities. 他们邀请她来发言,主要是因为她有在旧城区生活的经历。
- More 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.