Word · CEFR A2 · Frequency #570
especially
尤其；特别
核心释义
to a greater degree than usual; particularly
- 1.
以特殊方式；特别地。
In a special manner; specially.
- 2.
显著地超出通常程度
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
- 3.
以特殊方式
in a special manner
特意；专门；以特殊方式；特别地。；显著地超出通常程度；以特殊方式；尤其
用法In use
I love fruits, especially apples.
用法提示：especially 作为副词，修饰整个句子，强调“苹果”是偏好中突出的部分。
She is especially good at math.
用法提示：especially 作为副词，修饰形容词 good，表示程度超出一般。
We need to be careful, especially when driving at night.
用法提示：especially 作为副词，引导状语从句，强调特定情况下的重要性。
an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger
especially + adjective
用于强调形容词的程度。
The weather is especially cold today.
今天天气特别冷。
especially + adverb
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- especially important
- 特别重要
- This rule is especially important for beginners.这条规则对初学者特别重要。
- especially difficult
- 特别困难
- The exam was especially difficult this year.今年的考试特别困难。
- especially true
- 尤其真实
- That is especially true in rural areas.在农村地区尤其如此。
- especially when
- 尤其是当……的时候
- She feels nervous especially when speaking in public.她在公共场合讲话时尤其紧张。
- especially since
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
especially 中有 special，即‘特别的’，加-ly 成副词‘特别地’。
语境与语域Context & Register
常见场景：formal writing、casual speech、academic contexts 通常用于强调程度或特殊之处，在口语和书面语中都比较常见，无明显语域限制。
语法说明Grammar Note
用于强调程度或特殊性
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All these words share the '-ially' suffix pronounced /-ʃəli/. Note that 'especially' and 'essentially' have stress on the second syllable, while others have stress on the first or third, so they do not rhyme exactly. However, the ending sound is consistent.
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
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