especially是英语中常用的副词,主要含义为“尤其”“特别”,用于强调某一事物或情况与其他相比更为突出。其英式音标为/ɪˈspeʃəli/,美式音标为/ɪˈspeʃəli/,两个发音基本一致,重音均在第二个音节上[2][5][9]。
强调突出事物
especially最核心的用法是对名词、形容词、动词或介词短语进行强调,表示“尤其”“格外”。例如修饰形容词时,可表达“她今天特别漂亮”(She is especially beautiful today);修饰名词时,可突出特定类别,如“他喜欢读书,尤其是历史小说”(He enjoys reading, especially historical novels)。当修饰介词短语时,常表示时间或场景的特殊性,如“我喜欢夏天,尤其是在乡下”(I like summer, especially in the countryside)。
句首位置与逗号搭配
当especially用于句首时,通常需要在其后加逗号,引导一个强调性的从句或短语。例如“特别是当他累的时候,他往往会情绪低落”(Especially when he's tired, he tends to be moody)。但需注意,句首的especially后必须接完整的句子结构,避免出现语法错误。
与其他副词的区别
especially与particularly意思相近,但在正式程度上略有差异:especially更常用于非正式语境,而particularly稍显正式,但在多数情况下两者可互换使用。例如“他数学特别好”既可以说“He is especially good at math”,也可以说“He is particularly good at math”。
Their main exports are textiles, especially silk and cotton.
他们的主要出口货物是纺织品,特别是丝绸和棉布。
The rising sun is especially beautiful to look at from this angle.
旭日从这个角度看起来特别美。
I love the country, especially in spring.
我喜欢这乡村,尤其是在春天。
Christmas is a time of mirth, especially for children.
圣诞节是个快乐的日子,尤其是对孩子们。
Noise is unpleasant, especially when you are trying to sleep.
噪音令人讨厌,尤其当你想睡觉的时候。
Millions of wild flowers colour the valleys, especially in April and May.
成千上万的野花使峡谷五彩斑斓,特别是在四五月份。
Babies lose heat much faster than adults, and are especially vulnerable to the cold in their first month.
婴儿比成人散热快得多,在出生第一个月里尤其易受寒。
Teenagers are very fashion conscious, especially girls.
青少年,尤其是女孩,很注重时尚。
Re-apply sunscreen every two hours, especially if you have been swimming.
每两个小时重新涂一次防晒油,尤其是在游泳的时候。
I made it especially for you.
这是我特地为你做的。
especially concerned:特别关注。例如“公众对环境问题特别关注”(The public is especially concerned about environmental issues)。
especially for:专门为……。例如“这是特地为你准备的礼物”(This gift is especially for you)。
especially on holidays:特别在假日。例如“旅游景点在假日尤其拥挤”(Tourist spots are especially crowded especially on holidays)。
使用especially时,需确保删除该词后句子仍完整,避免因强调成分导致语法结构缺失。例如正确表达“社交媒体尤其受欢迎”应为“Social media is especially popular”,而非单独使用“Especially social media”。掌握这一细节