A2 adjective 中性 #502 最常用

specific

/spəˈsɪfɪk/

Something that is specific relates to one particular thing and not others. It means being clear, exact, and giving detailed information instead of being general.

例句

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1

I am looking for a specific type of blue pen that I lost yesterday.

I am searching for one exact kind of blue pen that went missing.

2

Please provide a specific reason for your absence from the meeting.

Please give a clear and exact reason why you were not at the meeting.

3

Do you have a specific movie in mind for tonight, or should I choose?

Do you have a certain movie you want to watch, or can I pick one?

词族

名词
specification
Verb
specify
副词
specifically
形容词
specific
相关
specificity
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记忆技巧

Specific starts with 'S' and 'P'—think of it as a 'Special Point'. It points to one exact thing.

快速测验

I can't find my keys; they are in a ______ pocket in my bag, but I forgot which one.

正确!

正确答案是: specific

例句

1

I am looking for a specific type of blue pen that I lost yesterday.

everyday

I am searching for one exact kind of blue pen that went missing.

2

Please provide a specific reason for your absence from the meeting.

formal

Please give a clear and exact reason why you were not at the meeting.

3

Do you have a specific movie in mind for tonight, or should I choose?

informal

Do you have a certain movie you want to watch, or can I pick one?

4

The researcher identified specific patterns in the data during the study.

academic

The scientist found particular and exact patterns in the information.

5

We need a specific plan to increase our sales by ten percent this month.

business

We need a detailed and exact plan to sell more items this month.

词族

名词
specification
Verb
specify
副词
specifically
形容词
specific
相关
specificity

常见搭配

specific information exact and detailed facts
specific instructions clear and exact directions
specific purpose one particular reason for doing something
specific reason a particular and clear cause
specific example one exact instance of something

常用短语

to be specific

to give more exact details

specific to

only found in or belonging to one thing

nothing specific

not one particular thing

容易混淆的词

specific vs special

Special means better or more important than usual, while specific means exact or particular.

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使用说明

Use 'specific' when you want to avoid being vague. It is often used before a noun to point out exactly which one you are talking about.

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常见错误

Learners often use 'special' when they mean 'specific'. For example, saying 'I want a special color' usually means 'I want a specific color' (this exact shade).

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记忆技巧

Specific starts with 'S' and 'P'—think of it as a 'Special Point'. It points to one exact thing.

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词源

From the Latin 'specificus', which means 'forming a particular kind'.

语法模式

Used before a noun (e.g., specific details) Can follow the verb 'to be' Often followed by the preposition 'to'
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文化背景

In many English-speaking professional environments, being specific is highly valued to avoid confusion and ensure efficiency.

快速测验

I can't find my keys; they are in a ______ pocket in my bag, but I forgot which one.

正确!

正确答案是: specific

相关词

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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