specs

IPA/speks/
KK[spˈɛks]IPA/speks/

specs — noun

1. a short, informal word for glasses — a pair of glass or plastic lenses fitted in

1.名詞B1
釋義

a short, informal word for glasses — a pair of glass or plastic lenses fitted inside a frame and worn on the face to help a person see better

例句

Brooke took off her new specs and cleaned the lenses with a soft cloth.

informal register: 'specs' replaces 'glasses'

Cyrus could not read the menu until he found his specs in his jacket pocket.

possessive + specs

同義詞
  • glasses

    neutral, the most common everyday word

  • spectacles

    formal or old-fashioned; rarely used in conversation

  • eyewear

    formal or commercial term covering glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses

文法句型

always plural: [number] + pair(s) of specs

always plural: [possessive] + specs

用法筆記

Always plural — you cannot say 'a spec' to mean one lens. Use 'a pair of specs' for the singular form. This word is more common in everyday British and Australian conversation than in formal writing.

常見錯誤

❌I need a new specs.
✅I need a new pair of specs.
💡'specs' is plural and needs 'a pair of' or 'some' to refer to one item.
❌She wears a spec on her face.
✅She wears specs.
💡'spec' means one lens or one specification, not one eyewear item.

2. a short, informal word for specifications — the written set of measurements, mat

2.名詞B2
釋義

a short, informal word for specifications — the written set of measurements, materials, and features that describe how something is built, what it contains, or what it can do

例句

Asher checked the tech specs before buying the laptop to confirm it had enough memory.

collocation: tech specs

The engineer sent Vivek the kitchen cabinet specs so he could approve the measurements.

the specs + for [product]

同義詞
  • specifications

    full, formal term; used in official documents

  • details

    broader, less technical; can include non-technical information

  • requirements

    focuses on what is needed rather than what is offered

文法句型

always plural: the specs + for/of [product]

always plural: [verb] + the specs

用法筆記

Always plural. This sense is common in technology, engineering, and product reviews. In formal writing, the full word 'specifications' is preferred.

常見錯誤

❌Can you send me the spec for this phone?' (when meaning multiple details)
✅Can you send me the specs for this phone?
💡'specs' is plural even when referring to one product's entire set of details.