specially

/ˈspeʃəli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈspeʃəli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈspe-sh(ə-)lē/ (ame, mw)

specially — adverb

1. to a greater degree than normal or when highlighting one item among many

1.副詞B2
釋義

to a greater degree than normal or when highlighting one item among many

例句

The entire hiking trip was enjoyable, though I liked the scenic ridge walk specially.

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Living in the city can be stressful, specially during the busy holiday shopping season.

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同義詞
  • especially

    often interchangeable, but especially is more frequently used to indicate a high degree

  • particularly

    more formal and often used to emphasize a single instance or detail

用法筆記

Often used in informal contexts to mean 'particularly' or 'especially'. In very formal writing, 'especially' is sometimes preferred for this meaning.

常見錯誤

Using 'specially' when the meaning is purely 'very' without the sense of 'in particular' or 'above others'.

2. with the specific intent of serving a single, defined requirement or reason

2.副詞B1
釋義

with the specific intent of serving a single, defined requirement or reason

例句

The carpenter built this wooden desk specially to fit into that awkward corner space.

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Eshe and her husband traveled across the country specially to attend their niece's graduation ceremony last Sunday.

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同義詞
  • specifically

    often used to emphasize that something is exclusively for one thing

  • expressly

    implies an official, clear, or direct intent

反義詞

用法筆記

Describes an action taken with a specific, intended goal or unique requirement in mind.

常見錯誤

Confusing this with 'especially'; 'specially' requires a deliberate purpose or customization.