Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #2285
Fully loadedspecifically
具体地；明确地；尤其
In a specific manner; particularly, expressly, explicitly.
- 1.
In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly.
以特定方式；明确地；具体地。
- 2.
in distinction from others
与其他不同
- 3.
For a specific purpose or reason.
出于特定目的或原因。
专门地；特意；以特定方式；明确地；具体地。；与其他不同；出于特定目的或原因。；特定地
In use
Specifically, I was looking for a blue jacket, not a black one.
The doctor told me to avoid dairy products, specifically cheese and milk.
This course was designed specifically for beginner learners.
a program specifically for teenagers
he is interested specifically in poisonous snakes
specifically, + [clause]
用于引出具体细节或例子。
Specifically, we need to focus on the budget.
具体来说，我们需要关注预算。
more specifically
用于进一步精确说明。
Connections
Collocations
- specifically designed
- 专门设计的
- The software is specifically designed for beginners.这个软件是专门为初学者设计的。
- specifically tailored
- 专门定制的
- The program is specifically tailored to meet individual needs.这个项目是专门定制的，以满足个人需求。
- specifically mentioned
- 特别提及的
- He specifically mentioned the importance of teamwork.他特别提及了团队合作的重要性。
- specifically targeted
- 明确针对的
- The campaign specifically targets young adults.这个活动明确针对年轻人。
- specifically prohibited
- 明确禁止的
- Smoking is specifically prohibited in this area.这个区域明确禁止吸烟。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
specifically 中的 spec- 像 'specify'（具体说明），加上 -ically 变成副词，联想 '特别地具体说明'。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：clarifications、explanations、academic writing、everyday speech “specifically” 通常为中性语域，广泛用于需要具体说明、区分或强调特定细节的场合，多用于学术写作及日常解释中。
Pronunciation & Spelling
None of these words rhyme with 'specifically' (stressed vowel /ɪ/ + /fɪkli/). They share the spelling chunk 'spec' but differ in pronunciation, especially 'special' (/ʃ/ vs /s/) and 'species' (/iː/ vs /ɪ/).
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。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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