| 单词 | specific |
| 释义 | specific (spɪsɪfɪk ) 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 You use specific to refer to a particular fixed area, problem, or subject. Massage may help to increase blood flow to specific areas of the body. There are several specific problems to be dealt with. Specific groups may be formed to address specific issues. ...the specific needs of the individual. Synonyms: particular, special, characteristic, distinguishing 2. adjective If someone is specific, they give a description that is precise and exact. You can also use specific to describe their description. I asked him to be more specific. She's from the USA, Boston to be more specific. This report offered the most specific and accurate description of the problems. Synonyms: precise, exact, explicit, definite specificity (spesɪfɪsɪti ) uncountable noun ...the kind of extreme specificity normally associated only with computer programs. 3. adjective B2 Something that is specific to a particular thing is connected with that thing only. Send your resumé with a cover letter that is specific to that particular job. [+ to] Synonyms: peculiar, appropriate, individual, particular Specific is also used after nouns. Most studies of trade have been country-specific. ...a job-specific course. Collocations: specific case In each chapter, specific case studies help readers easily spot their own situations. Christianity Today I haven't talked with him about that specific case. The Sun The crucial task was to devise an approach, in the context of a specific case, which best reconciled the divergent interests of the various parties. Times, Sunday Times The book consists of eight chapters: three chapters broadly on theory development and five working through specific case studies (for example on weather reports). The Times Literary Supplement He said that he had made the comment in a 'moment of frustration', and that he did not mention a specific case file. Times, Sunday Times Those under-20s did not come out of nowhere last summer, they were the product of a specific plan. Times, Sunday Times Discussions of national service typically stall in the transition from general concept to specific plan - because that's when it gets hard. Times, Sunday Times Lamb's ability to stretch the game and the imagination of the defence was suited to this specific plan. Times, Sunday Times We had a specific plan created for him, and he couldn't complete two or three sessions. The Sun Finally, we help the individual write a specific plan of action for the next twelve months. Christianity Today We are seeking continual improvement, with no specific target. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The gaffer has not set me a specific target but I've set myself one to try and get at least ten goals this season. The Sun (2015) I never once flew a mission without a specific target, usually a munitions factory or transport line. The Sun (2011) In addition, activation of the cuneus was associated with monitoring progress towards a specific target presented in the visual modality. 2014, 'The neural basis of monitoring goal progress', Frontiers in Human Neuroscience Translations: Chinese: 具体的 Japanese: 特定の |
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