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especial

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++es·pe·cial /ɪˈspeʃəl/ adjective British English formal  x-refspecial 特别的
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especialSuch a policy would be of especial benefit to bilingual or multilingual children.The latter were treated with especial courtesy, being provided with the best seats and a translation service.Angullas-Villanueva were especial favorites of hers.The weakening of party and the creation of a strong committee system are seen as of especial importance in this regard.There would be an especial pleasure in using Gordon Beamish's name.There would seem to be three points of especial significance. 1 Carers are not a homogeneous group.It is occurring at especial speed in those countries in which development has been recent and fast.He seemed to expect if not especial thanks, at least some expression of wonder.
Origin especial (1200-1300) Old French Latin specialis; → SPECIAL1
es·pe·cial adjectiveChineseSyllable
Corpus special


especial
especial /ɪˈspeʃəl/ adjective British English formal
 Date: 1200-1300
 Language: Old French
 Origin: Latin specialis; special1
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es·pe·cialBrE /ɪˈspeʃl/ 🔊NAmE /ɪˈspeʃl/ 🔊 adjective [only before noun] (formal) greater or better than usual; special in some way or for a particular group 格外的;特别的;特殊的a matter of especial importance特别重要的事情The lecture will be of especial interest to history students. 学历史的学生会对这个讲座特别有兴趣。🔊🔊   compare special adjective