especially

adverb

OPAL W

/ɪˈspeʃəli/

(abbreviation esp.)

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more with one person, thing, etc. than with others, or more in particular circumstances than in others 尤其；特别；格外synonym particularly
- Teenagers are very fashion conscious, especially girls.青少年，尤其是女孩，很注重时尚。
- especially + adv./prep. I love Rome, especially in the spring.我喜爱罗马，尤其是春天的罗马。
- especially if… The car is quite small, especially if you have children.这辆汽车很小，如果有孩子就尤其显得小。
Language Bank emphasis
emphasisHighlighting an important point强调重点
- This case emphasizes/highlights the importance of honest communication between managers and employees.这个事例凸显出经理与员工之间坦诚交流的重要性。
- Effective communication skills are essential/crucial/vital.有效的交流技巧是至关重要的。
- It should be noted that this study considers only verbal communication. Non-verbal communication is not dealt with here.应该注意的是本研究只考查了言语交流，在此没有涉及非言语交流。
- It is important to remember that/An important point to remember is that non-verbal communication plays a key role in getting your message across.非言语交流在传递信息过程中起着重要的作用，记住这一点非常重要。
- Communication is not only about the words you use but also your body language and, especially/above all, the effectiveness with which you listen.交流不仅涉及使用的词语，同时也涉及身体语言，尤其与能否有效听取对方的话有关。
- I would like to draw attention to the role of listening in effective communication.我想让大家注意倾听在有效交流中扮演的角色。
- Choose your words carefully: in particular, avoid confusing and ambiguous language.注意用词，特别是避免使用令人费解和有歧义的语言。
- Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you must learn to listen as well as to speak.最后，也许是最重要的，你不仅要学会说还要学会听。
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- Far too many people, especially young people, are sleeping on the streets.太多的人，尤其是年轻人，在街上睡觉。
- We've made a lot of progress, especially considering that we only had about 13 weeks to do it all.我们取得了很大进步，特别是考虑到我们只有大约13周的时间来完成所有工作。
- This might expose the country to financial problems in the future, especially given the uncertainty over oil prices.尤其是考虑到石油价格的不确定性，这可能会使该国将来面临财务问题。
- More research needs to be done, especially since it was a small study.需要做更多的研究，特别是因为这是一项小研究。
for a particular purpose, person, etc.专门；特地
- I got up early especially.我特别早起。
- especially for somebody/something I made it especially for you.这是我特地为你做的。
- The vehicle was designed especially for use in the desert.该车专为在沙漠中使用而设计。
Which Word? especially / specially
especially / 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。
  It is not placed first in a sentence: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.
- 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。
- 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。
- The adjective for both especially and specially is usually special.
very much; to a particular degree十分；非常
- A plentiful supply of water is especially important in summer.在夏季，充足的水供应尤其重要。
- especially useful/interesting特别有用/有趣
- Children are expected to obey their parents at all times.This is especially true of girls.期望儿童始终遵守父母的要求，尤其是女孩。
- I wasn't feeling especially happy that day.那天我并不十分高兴。
- ‘Do you like his novels?’ ‘Not especially.’“你喜欢他的小说吗？” “不十分喜欢。”