specific
adjective uk/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ us/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/
(PARTICULAR)
B2 特定的；特有的
relating to one thing and not others; particular
The virus attacks specific cells in the brain. 这种病毒专门攻击大脑内特定的细胞。
The money is intended to be used for specific purposes. 这笔钱有特定的用途。
formal The disease seems to be specific to (= only found in) certain types of plant. 这种病似乎是某些植物所特有的。
Is there anything specific you want from the shops? 在这些商店里你有什么特别的东西要买吗？
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- The regional editions of the paper contain specific information for that area.
- We're looking for a very specific sort of person and this woman seems to fulfil all of our criteria.
- Some of the children have specific learning difficulties.
- They nailed him down to a specific time and place.
- Several subcommittees will be set up to deal with specific environmental issues.
(EXACT)
C1 明确的；确切的；具体的
clear and exact
No specific allegations have yet been made about the prison officers' behaviour. 对于典狱官的行为，尚未作出明确的指控。
Can you be more specific about where your back hurts? 你能不能更具体一点说你的背哪里疼？