specific /spɪˈsɪfɪk/ adjective Learner's definition of SPECIFIC
[more specific; most specific]
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always used before a noun : special or particular特别的；特定的 -
Is there anything specific you want for dinner?晚餐你有特别想吃的东西吗？
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There is a specific word for this kind of feeling.有一个特定的词能描述这种感觉。
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a bird species that requires a specific environment需要特殊环境的鸟类
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We were each given a specific topic to talk about.我们每个人都有要谈论的特定主题。
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: clearly and exactly presented or stated : precise or exact明确的；确切的 -
The doctor gave the patient specific instructions on how to care for the wound.医生就如何护理伤口给了病人明确的指导。
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Can you be more specific? What exactly did the policeman say?你能不能说得确切些？那个警察到底说了什么？
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He gave her a ring—or, to be more specific, he gave her an engagement ring.他送给她一枚戒指——或者更确切地说，他送给她一枚订婚戒指。
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She was very specific—you have to use a certain kind of tomato in the sauce.她非常明确地指出——调味汁中必须用某一种西红柿。
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Give specific examples.请给出确切例子。
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Do you have a specific [=certain] date in mind for your party?你想好具体哪天开派对了吗？
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a : relating to a particular person, situation, etc.专门的；有针对性的 -
an education plan specific to each student's interests and abilities针对每个学生兴趣和能力的教育计划
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problems specific to this one housing project这一住房项目所特有的问题
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a tax regulation specific to this kind of business特别针对这种商业类型的税务条例
b technical : having a particular function or effect有特殊功能的；有特效的 — see also specifics