specify
verb [ T ] uk/ˈspes.ɪ.faɪ/ us/ˈspes.ə.faɪ/
B2 具体说明；明确指出
to explain or describe something clearly and exactly
He said we should meet but didn't specify a time. 他说我们应该见见面，但没说具体时间。
The peace treaty clearly specifies the terms for the withdrawal of troops. 和平条约明确规定了撤军的条件。
[ + question word ] The newspaper report did not specify how the men were killed. 该报的报道并未说明被害人是如何被杀的。
[ + (that) ] My contract specifies (that) I must give a month's notice if I leave my job. 我的合同上明确规定，如果我打算辞职，必须提前一个月告知。
The loan must be repaid within a specified period/by a specified date. 贷款必须在指定期限内／指定日期前偿还。
- More examples
- Please specify the dimensions of the room.
- For a monthly flat fee, paid by the consumer or employer, HMOs provide a specified list of medical services both in and outside the hospital.
- He didn't specify exactly which documents he needed.
- The contract specifies that a penalty fee is to be paid if the work is late.
- I need you to specify the materials you need.