especially 和 specially 都可以意为“特别”,especially 更普遍,specially 较非正式,它们的差别非常细微。
一、当要强调特别的或显著的特征时,用 especially,此时相当于 exceptionally,意为“特别,尤其”,例如: I especially like the white kitten amongst all. 我特别喜欢这只白色的小猫。 The shirts are nice, especially the blue one. 这些衬衫很漂亮,尤其是蓝色的。 Our summer holidays are very enjoyable, especially because our grandmother makes ice-creams and mango milk shake for us.我们的暑假非常愉快,特别是因为我们的祖母为我们做冰淇淋和芒果奶昔。I am especially grateful to all my family and friends who supported me.解析:此句不能改成 Especially I am grateful to all my family and friends who supported me.二、当要强调某事的特殊目的时,用 specially,此时相当于 specifically,意为“特别,特意”,例如:He specially went to the shop to get her favourite chocolates.The fans have specially designed blades for a better air flow and ventilation.这些风扇有特别设计的叶片,以获得更好的气流和通风。He did not want to be treated specially.三、在英国英语中,especially 和 specially 常具有相同的用法,说话时很难听出其区别;在美国英语中,special 比 especial 普遍,但是 especially 更经常被使用。有的句子中,这两者可以互换,例如:I bought this especially/specially for you.It is especially/specially important to remember this.Those with pre-existing conditions were warned to avoid public places during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially/specially grocery stores.在COVID-19大流行期间,那些有先天疾病的人被警告要避开公共场所,特别是杂货店。
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