specially

Word family  noun special specialist speciality/specialty specialization specialism adjective special specialized verb specialize adverb specially

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++spe·cial·ly /ˈspeʃəli/ ●●○ adverb  1  ESPECIALLYfor one particular purpose, and only for that purpose 特地，特意，专门地 specially trained police dogs 经过专门训练的警犬specially designed/built/made etc The boats are specially built for the disabled. 这些船是专门为残疾人制造的。2  spokenESPECIALLY much more than usual, or much more than other people or things 特别，尤其 SYN especially He specially liked the pie. 他特别喜欢这种馅饼。

Examples from the Corpus

specially• The patients had difficulties in obtaining specially built shoes.• a new range of beauty products specially designed for teenagers• We're introducing a new range of beauty products specially designed for teenagers.• The kayaks are specially designed for use in the ocean.• This day boat is specially designed to carry up to eleven passengers, six of whom could be in wheelchairs.• Positive financial incentives in the form of specific grants from a specially established Department of Health Fund would certainly help.• Tyler recommended that pesticide tests be developed specially for hot countries.• I bought it specially for you.• We ordered pizza specially for you.• Heavy fatty deposits can be broken up by the use of caustic cleaners sometimes specially formulated and described as drain cleaners.• Did you get your ring specially made?• Why, after all, should public bodies be specially protected from the grievances of citizens who feel strongly enough to litigate?• Customs officers use specially trained dogs for drug searches.• We specially wanted to see the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre.• You really need a car - specially when you live a long way from the nearest town.specially designed/built/made etc• There were also observers in the air, in helicopters or specially designed aircraft.• Remember any special needs of handicapped people such as drinking cups and specially designed cutlery.• Aqua has been specially designed for oily skins.• There are also chapters on promotional picks, and plectrums customized and specially designed for thumb and finger.• Beneath them the underside of the command module comprised a specially designed shield that protected them from the heat of re-entry.• These are specially designed to cradle the fish securely in a comfortable position without wiping away a great deal of their protective mucous.• Since these substances are specially designed to kill life, their presence in our food is hardly beneficial.

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specially
spe‧cial‧ly /ˈspeʃəli/ adverb1. for one particular purpose, and only for that purpose:
    specially trained police dogs
    specially designed/built/made etc
    The boats are specially built for the disabled.
2. spoken much more than usual, or much more than other people or things
   SYN  especially:
    He specially liked the pie.
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ especially/particularly used when you want to emphasize that something concerns or affects one person or thing more than others, or is true about a particular situation more than others: This disease mostly affects women, particularly older women. | Paris is always full of tourists, especially in the summer. | It’s not easy to receive compliments, especially if you’re not used to them. | The surface is very slippery, particularly when it has been raining.
   ▪ specially spoken especially: I like parks, specially when they’ve got lakes. | You have to be careful what you say, specially if there are children listening.
   ▪ in particular especially – used before or after a noun. Often used in the phrases anyone/anything/anywhere in particular and someone/something/somewhere in particular: Mary loves most classical music, in particular Bach and Vivaldi. | Kids in particular will love this show. | Is there anything in particular you would like to eat? | Was there someone in particular you were hoping to meet?
   ▪ notably formal used for saying someone or something is an important example of what you are talking about: The use of illegal drugs – notably marijuana – has increased in recent years. | A number of respected philosophers, most notably Leibniz, criticized Newton’s theories.
   ▪ above all used for emphasizing that something is more important than all the other things you have mentioned: Get plenty of sleep, eat lots of good food, and above all try to relax.
   ▪ most of all more than anything or anyone else: Swimming and soccer are fun, but I like dancing most of all. | Out of everybody at school she was the person who helped me most of all.

🔑 spe·cial·lyBrE /ˈspeʃəli/ 🔊NAmE /ˈspeʃəli/ 🔊 adverb🔑 for a particular purpose, person, etc. 专门地；特意◆The ring was specially made for her. 这枚戒指是为她定做的。🔊🔊◆a specially designed diet plan专门制订的饮食方案◆We came specially to see you. 我们特意来看你。🔊🔊(informal) more than usual or more than other things 格外；特别；尤其◆It will be hard to work today—specially when it's so warm and sunny outside. 今天无心工作，尤其是外面这样风和日丽。🔊🔊◆I hate homework. Specially history. 我讨厌家庭作业，特别是历史。🔊🔊

• 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. * specially 通常表示特意地、专门地，其后常接 designed、developed 或 made 等过去分词：◆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 BrE, 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. 在英式英语中，especially 和 specially 常具有相同的用法，说话时很难听出其区别。specially 较非正式：◆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. * especially 和 specially 的形容词通常为 special。