specialist
noun [ C ] uk/ˈspeʃ.əl.ɪst/ us/ˈspeʃ.əl.ɪst/
B2 专家;专业人员
someone who has a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a particular subject
a software specialist 软件专家
She's a specialist in modern French literature. 她是现代法国文学专家。
specialist advice/help 专家建议／专业帮助
(UK also consultant)专科医生
a doctor who has special training in and knowledge of a particular area of medicine
She's a specialist in childhood illnesses. 她是儿科专家。
I've asked to be referred to a specialist about my back pain. 我已经要求转诊，让专科医生来治我的背痛。
a leading cancer/eye specialist 杰出的癌症／眼科专家
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- Her doctor was at fault for not sending her straight to a specialist.
- My doctor has referred me to a specialist for a second opinion on the results of my blood test.
- She's a specialist in Ancient Greece.
- You'll need a specialist to do that woodwork.
- We took specialist advice on restoring our cottage.