specialties
specialties — 名詞
- specialtiessingular
- specialtiesesplural
1. A well-known food, drink, or product that a particular area, restaurant, or shop
地方特產
某地區最有名的產品或食物
A well-known food, drink, or product that a particular area, restaurant, or shop is famous for making or selling to a high standard.
The Tainan night market sells oyster omelet, a local specialty that draws crowds each evening.
台南夜市賣的蚵仔煎是一道每晚吸引大批人潮的在地特產。
local specialty + place name pattern
Ife bought regional specialties at the Chiang Mai market, including dried fruit and handmade soaps.
Ife 在清邁市集買了好幾樣地方特產，包括果乾和手工皂。
regional specialties + shopping context
Henry brought back several specialty teas from his trip to the Alishan mountain region.
Henry 從阿里山之旅帶回了幾種特色茶葉。
The coastal town of Donggang is famous for its seasonal specialty of fresh bluefin tuna.
東港沿海小鎮以季節限定的新鮮黑鮪魚特產聞名。
- delicacy
specifically a fine food item, more formal
- speciality
British English spelling of same word
文法句型
be + a + specialty + of + place
specialty + noun (specialty foods / specialty shops)
用法筆記
Often appears with a geographic or establishment name: 'a regional specialty', 'the house specialty'. Frequently used about food, but also refers to craft items and souvenirs.
常見錯誤
2. A particular subject, field of work, or skill area where someone has deep knowle
專長；專精
某人深入研究或擅長的領域
A particular subject, field of work, or skill area where someone has deep knowledge and experience that sets them apart from others.
Dr. Walid's medical specialty is infectious disease, and his work has helped patients across Africa.
Walid 醫師的醫療專長是傳染病學，他的研究已幫助非洲各地的病患。
medical specialty + field name pattern
Jin's specialty within the architecture firm is designing earthquake-resistant schools for rural communities.
Jin 在建築事務所內的專長是為偏鄉社區設計耐震學校。
somebody's specialty + is + gerund
Tanvi's professional specialty is corporate tax law, and she advises several multinational companies.
Tanvi 的專業領域是企業稅法，她為多家跨國公司提供諮詢。
As a child psychologist, Esme's specialty includes helping children who have experienced trauma.
身為兒童心理學家，Esme 的專長包括幫助經歷創傷的孩子。
- forte
more informal; implies a natural gift rather than trained knowledge
- expertise
focuses on the skill level itself, not the subject area
- specialization
implies formal training within a broader discipline
- field
broader — any area of work or study
文法句型
somebody's + specialty + is + noun/gerund
a + specialty + in + field
用法筆記
Common in professional and academic contexts. In medicine, 'specialty' refers to a certified branch of practice (cardiology, pediatrics, etc.). Often interchangeable with 'field' or 'area of expertise'.
常見錯誤
3. A carefully made or curated item that stands out for its exceptional quality, cr
精品
品質卓越的手工或精選商品
A carefully made or curated item that stands out for its exceptional quality, craftsmanship, or premium materials, regardless of where it comes from.
The delicatessen window displays Italian specialties, including aged prosciutto and truffle cheese.
這家熟食店的櫥窗擺滿了義大利精製品，包括陳年帕瑪火腿和松露乳酪。
specialties + include pattern
Henrik's workshop produces handcrafted wooden specialties like walnut cutting boards and oak trays.
Henrik 的工作室生產手工木製精品，例如胡桃木切菜板和橡木托盤。
handcrafted specialties + materials
Mei-Lin's bakery offers chocolate specialties, each dusted with gold leaf and filled with premium ganache.
Mei-Lin 的烘焙坊推出巧克力精品，每一塊都撒上金箔，填入頂級甘納許。
Mira runs an online shop that ships frozen gluten-free specialty items across the country.
Mira 經營一家網路商店，將冷凍無麩質特製食品運送到全國各地。
- delicacy
limited to food; implies rare or expensive taste
- luxury item
focuses on high price and exclusivity rather than craftsmanship
- commodity
a mass-produced item without special qualities
文法句型
adjective + specialties
handmade + specialties
specialties + include + noun list
用法筆記
Emphasizes exceptional craftsmanship and premium materials rather than geographic origin. Unlike sense 1 (LOCAL PRODUCT), this sense does not require a connection to a specific place — the item's special quality comes from how it is made, selected, or curated, not from where or by which region it is produced. Common in retail contexts describing artisanal, gourmet, or exclusive goods.
4. A quality or feature that makes someone or something noticeably different from o
特質；特色
與眾不同的特點或品質
A quality or feature that makes someone or something noticeably different from others of the same kind, often something admirable or defining.
A warm, earthy scent is the defining specialty of the sandalwood oil from this district.
溫潤的泥土香氣是這個地區所產檀香木最具代表性的特質。
defining specialty + quality description
A calm, unhurried pace is a recognizable specialty of Takeshi's gardening workshop.
沉穩從容的節奏是 Takeshi 在園藝課程中教學風格的顯著特質。
Clean, elegant lines are a specialty of Scandinavian furniture design from the mid-century period.
簡潔流暢的線條是二十世紀中期北歐家具設計的特色之一。
A dry, biting wit is a recognizable specialty of Lakan's stand-up comedy routines.
尖銳犀利的幽默感是 Lakan 脫口秀表演的一大特色。
- hallmark
stronger connotation of being intentionally developed or cultivated
- trademark
suggests something uniquely associated with a person or brand
- distinctive feature
neutral and descriptive without the 'excellence' connotation
文法句型
be + the + specialty + of + noun
somebody's + specialty
用法筆記
The most abstract and formal sense. Unlike the other senses, this one does not refer to a physical product or a professional skill. Often used in descriptive or literary contexts. Distinguish from sense 1 (a local product) and sense 2 (a professional field).