Definition of speciality in English:

speciality

(North American specialty)

nounPlural specialities ˌspɛʃɪˈalɪtiˌspɛʃiˈælədi

1A pursuit, area of study, or skill to which someone has devoted much time and effort and in which they are expert.
专攻，专业；专长
his speciality was watercolours
他的专长是画水彩画。
Example sentencesExamples
- Keeping people at arm's length was my speciality.
- Desultory talk is a speciality of mine
- Cleaning and tidying was not her speciality.
- One speciality of Nurnberg craftsmen was metalworking.
- The management of pain is the speciality of Dr Andrew Lawson.
- A speciality of Ma Li is the so-called woodblock reduction technique that he and other artists developed in Yunnan.
- He has won medals in both the 100m and 200m, but his speciality is the 200m.
- New workers were and still are assigned randomly to different specialities.
- Its speciality is coffee mugs with the stamp ‘Bone Tibet’.
- Such thinkers rarely wish to venture outside their speciality, and rarely wish to comment on large-scale issues.
- ‘Ice wine’ is a speciality of these parts.
- The third speciality of the artist were landscapes prints.
Synonyms
forte, strong point, strength, métier, long suit, strong suit, talent, skill, bent, gift, claim to fame, department, pièce de résistance
informal bag, thing, cup of tea
1. 1.1 A product, especially a type of food, which a person or region is famous for making well.
  特产（尤指特色食品）
  a restaurant serving freshly made local specialities
  Example sentencesExamples
  Whole roast pig is a speciality of the region.
  Guests are always keen to try local specialities, so there is some pressure to offer local dishes too.
  Cheese steak is the Philadelphia speciality.
  Local specialities include pasta stuffed with rice and spinach.
  This local speciality was prepared for us, by a Seychellois friend of our host.
  Throughout their huge selection, authenticity and simplicity govern to produce delicious Thai and Laotian specialities.
  The most common grape varieties are local specialities.
  One of the company's key concerns is the promotion of regional specialities that are in danger of extinction.
  In several countries, nuns are recognized as making excellent pastries; many convents produce sought-after specialities.
  Nanjing even has a speciality vegetarian restaurant.
2. 1.2as modifier Meeting particular tastes or needs.
  特制品；特需品
  speciality potatoes for salads
  制作沙拉的特种土豆。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The waterside area is now home to numerous restaurants, boutiques and speciality shops.
  For dining and entertainment, the property will offer five options including a casual and a speciality restaurant, a lobby lounge and three bars.
  With charges for speciality services steadily rising, healthcare moves out of the reach of the common man.
  There were more than a handful of sports speciality channels.
  The other industries with good growth rates are speciality chemicals with 42% and even computer hardware at 37%.
  A short stroll along memory lane reveals an interesting range of speciality shops including antiques, art and craft, gift shops and galleries.
  A speciality machine shop can turn the inside of a titanium ring to make it bigger but cost wise it might be cheaper to buy a new one.
  I appreciated the juicy, freshly cut limes, attentive service and some of the speciality items on the menu.
  You can buy small bottles of aromatic oils from speciality shops.
  The hospital, which opened its doors in 1995, runs a number of speciality clinics.
  The shop employs a staff of 3 people, and according to Mrs Thiemann, is the only such speciality shop in the country.
  I handed each of them a glass of apple juice and a bowl of my speciality trail mix.
  Ryan sources most of the stock, travelling to food fairs and meeting speciality food companies.
  It is the largest British speciality card retailer.
  Designer clothing would be an example of a speciality good.
  They now hope to branch out into salons and speciality stores.
  Speciality herbs and ingredients for Thai cuisine is grown in the hotel gardens.
  A shopping centre is to be built on the main street, and this will also incorporate restaurants and speciality shops.
  Amenities in Delgany village include schools and speciality shops.
  West End theatres used to run revues or present speciality acts like an American singer surrounded by dancers and back-up acts.
2A branch of medicine or surgery.
医学专科；专外科
Example sentencesExamples
- My specialty is immunology, and I was involved in some of the early descriptions of AIDS.
- His specialty is oncology - working with children with cancer.
- Orthodontics, the oldest speciality in dentistry, enhances the appearance and health of one's teeth.
Synonyms
area of specialization, specialty, field of study, area, branch of knowledge, medical/surgical field

Origin

Late Middle English (denoting the quality of being special or distinctive): from Old French especialite or late Latin specialitas, from Latin specialis (see special).

Definition of speciality in US English:

speciality

nounˌspeSHēˈalədēˌspɛʃiˈælədi

British

another term for specialty
Example sentencesExamples
- Cleaning and tidying was not her speciality.
- He has won medals in both the 100m and 200m, but his speciality is the 200m.
- ‘Ice wine’ is a speciality of these parts.
- The management of pain is the speciality of Dr Andrew Lawson.
- Such thinkers rarely wish to venture outside their speciality, and rarely wish to comment on large-scale issues.
- One speciality of Nurnberg craftsmen was metalworking.
- New workers were and still are assigned randomly to different specialities.
- A speciality of Ma Li is the so-called woodblock reduction technique that he and other artists developed in Yunnan.
- Keeping people at arm's length was my speciality.
- Its speciality is coffee mugs with the stamp ‘Bone Tibet’.
- Desultory talk is a speciality of mine
- The third speciality of the artist were landscapes prints.
Synonyms
forte, strong point, strength, métier, long suit, strong suit, talent, skill, bent, gift, claim to fame, department, pièce de résistance

Origin

Late Middle English (denoting the quality of being special or distinctive): from Old French especialite or late Latin specialitas, from Latin specialis (see special).

单词	speciality
释义	Definition of speciality in English: speciality (North American specialty) nounPlural specialities ˌspɛʃɪˈalɪtiˌspɛʃiˈælədi 1A pursuit, area of study, or skill to which someone has devoted much time and effort and in which they are expert. 专攻，专业；专长 his speciality was watercolours 他的专长是画水彩画。 Example sentencesExamples Keeping people at arm's length was my speciality. Desultory talk is a speciality of mine Cleaning and tidying was not her speciality. One speciality of Nurnberg craftsmen was metalworking. The management of pain is the speciality of Dr Andrew Lawson. A speciality of Ma Li is the so-called woodblock reduction technique that he and other artists developed in Yunnan. He has won medals in both the 100m and 200m, but his speciality is the 200m. New workers were and still are assigned randomly to different specialities. Its speciality is coffee mugs with the stamp ‘Bone Tibet’. Such thinkers rarely wish to venture outside their speciality, and rarely wish to comment on large-scale issues. ‘Ice wine’ is a speciality of these parts. The third speciality of the artist were landscapes prints. Synonyms forte, strong point, strength, métier, long suit, strong suit, talent, skill, bent, gift, claim to fame, department, pièce de résistance informal bag, thing, cup of tea 1.1 A product, especially a type of food, which a person or region is famous for making well. 特产（尤指特色食品） a restaurant serving freshly made local specialities Example sentencesExamples Whole roast pig is a speciality of the region. Guests are always keen to try local specialities, so there is some pressure to offer local dishes too. Cheese steak is the Philadelphia speciality. Local specialities include pasta stuffed with rice and spinach. This local speciality was prepared for us, by a Seychellois friend of our host. Throughout their huge selection, authenticity and simplicity govern to produce delicious Thai and Laotian specialities. The most common grape varieties are local specialities. One of the company's key concerns is the promotion of regional specialities that are in danger of extinction. In several countries, nuns are recognized as making excellent pastries; many convents produce sought-after specialities. Nanjing even has a speciality vegetarian restaurant. 1.2as modifier Meeting particular tastes or needs. 特制品；特需品 speciality potatoes for salads 制作沙拉的特种土豆。 Example sentencesExamples The waterside area is now home to numerous restaurants, boutiques and speciality shops. For dining and entertainment, the property will offer five options including a casual and a speciality restaurant, a lobby lounge and three bars. With charges for speciality services steadily rising, healthcare moves out of the reach of the common man. There were more than a handful of sports speciality channels. The other industries with good growth rates are speciality chemicals with 42% and even computer hardware at 37%. A short stroll along memory lane reveals an interesting range of speciality shops including antiques, art and craft, gift shops and galleries. A speciality machine shop can turn the inside of a titanium ring to make it bigger but cost wise it might be cheaper to buy a new one. I appreciated the juicy, freshly cut limes, attentive service and some of the speciality items on the menu. You can buy small bottles of aromatic oils from speciality shops. The hospital, which opened its doors in 1995, runs a number of speciality clinics. The shop employs a staff of 3 people, and according to Mrs Thiemann, is the only such speciality shop in the country. I handed each of them a glass of apple juice and a bowl of my speciality trail mix. Ryan sources most of the stock, travelling to food fairs and meeting speciality food companies. It is the largest British speciality card retailer. Designer clothing would be an example of a speciality good. They now hope to branch out into salons and speciality stores. Speciality herbs and ingredients for Thai cuisine is grown in the hotel gardens. A shopping centre is to be built on the main street, and this will also incorporate restaurants and speciality shops. Amenities in Delgany village include schools and speciality shops. West End theatres used to run revues or present speciality acts like an American singer surrounded by dancers and back-up acts. 2A branch of medicine or surgery. 医学专科；专外科 Example sentencesExamples My specialty is immunology, and I was involved in some of the early descriptions of AIDS. His specialty is oncology - working with children with cancer. Orthodontics, the oldest speciality in dentistry, enhances the appearance and health of one's teeth. Synonyms area of specialization, specialty, field of study, area, branch of knowledge, medical/surgical field Origin Late Middle English (denoting the quality of being special or distinctive): from Old French especialite or late Latin specialitas, from Latin specialis (see special). Definition of speciality in US English: speciality nounˌspeSHēˈalədēˌspɛʃiˈælədi British another term for specialty Example sentencesExamples Cleaning and tidying was not her speciality. He has won medals in both the 100m and 200m, but his speciality is the 200m. ‘Ice wine’ is a speciality of these parts. The management of pain is the speciality of Dr Andrew Lawson. Such thinkers rarely wish to venture outside their speciality, and rarely wish to comment on large-scale issues. One speciality of Nurnberg craftsmen was metalworking. New workers were and still are assigned randomly to different specialities. A speciality of Ma Li is the so-called woodblock reduction technique that he and other artists developed in Yunnan. Keeping people at arm's length was my speciality. Its speciality is coffee mugs with the stamp ‘Bone Tibet’. Desultory talk is a speciality of mine The third speciality of the artist were landscapes prints. Synonyms forte, strong point, strength, métier, long suit, strong suit, talent, skill, bent, gift, claim to fame, department, pièce de résistance Origin Late Middle English (denoting the quality of being special or distinctive): from Old French especialite or late Latin specialitas, from Latin specialis (see special).
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