specialize

英 [ˈspeʃəlaɪz]

美 [ˈspeʃəlaɪz]

v.  专门研究(或从事); 专攻

现在分词：specializing　过去式：specialized　过去分词：specialized　第三人称单数：specializes　

CET4CET6考研IELTSGRETEM4TEM8

Collins.3 / BNC.8772 / COCA.4111

牛津词典

verb

• 专门研究（或从事）；专攻
  to become an expert in a particular area of work, study or business; to spend more time on one area of work, etc. than on others
  1. He specialized in criminal law.
     他专攻刑法。
  2. Many students prefer not to specialize too soon.
     很多学生不愿过早地确定专业。
  3. The shop specializes in hand-made chocolates.
     这家商店专营手工制作的巧克力。

柯林斯词典

in BRIT, also use 英国英语亦用 specialise


• VERB 专门从事;专门经营;专门研究;专攻
  If youspecialize ina thing, you know a lot about it and concentrate a great deal of your time and energy on it, especially in your work or when you are studying or training. You also usespecializeto talk about a restaurant which concentrates on a particular type of food.
  1. ...a University professor who specializes in the history of the Russian empire.
     专门研究俄罗斯帝国历史的大学教授
  2. ...a Portuguese restaurant which specializes in seafood.
     主打海味的葡萄牙餐馆

英英释义

verb

• evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
  Synonym:speciatedifferentiatespecialise
• become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
  1. She specializes in Near Eastern history
  Synonym:specialisenarrownarrow down
• suit to a special purpose
  1. specialize one's research
  2. this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches
  Synonym:specialise
• be specific about
  1. Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
  Synonym:specifyparticularizeparticularisespecialise
• devote oneself to a special area of work
  1. She specializes in honey bees
  2. This baker specializes in French bread
  Synonym:specialise

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