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单词 especial
释义 es·pe·cial
\ə̇ˈspeshəl, eˈ-\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin specialis, from species + -alis -al — more at spy
: special:
 a. : not general : directed toward a specific end : designed or intended for a part, purpose, or occasion
  < gave especial greetings to his family >
  < an especial ceremony for the holiday >
  < took especial pains to make himself clear to the young readers >
 b. : of special note : exceptional, unusual, notable
  < gave especial attention to the reactions >
 c. : particular, peculiar
  < he had an especial aversion to reform — New Republic >
  < several excellent regional orchestras, each with its own especial character — T.O.Beachcroft >
  < personal experience with hospital buildings, where I was able to discover that especial physical and psychological reactions by patients provided good pointers for ordinary housing — Current Biography >
  < the special temptation of our especial way of life — American Guide Series: Vermont >
 d. : close, dear, intimate
  < he was supposed to be her especial friend — Bruce Marshall >
  < his own and most especial tree shading his borders — C.G.Glover >
 e. : capable of being specified : specific
  < he drove with no especial destination in mind >
  < chose especial targets for attack >
  < is there any especial piece of furniture that you might care to have — Agatha Christie >
Synonyms: see special

- in especial
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