specialize
/ˈspeʃəlaɪz/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #4757 in the learning path
专门从事；专攻
Definitions
v. to focus on a particular subject, activity, or service
专门从事；专攻
Example
The bakery near our house specializes in fresh sourdough bread.
我们家附近的面包店专做新鲜的酸面包。
Students who specialize too early may miss opportunities to develop knowledge across a broader range of subjects.
过早确定专业方向的学生可能错过拓宽学科知识的机会。
Collocations
- specialize in medicine
- specialize in repairing cars
- highly specialized skills
Word family
- specialist (n.)
- specialization (n.)
- specialized (adj.)
- specialism (n.)
Usage tip
常用specialize in；英式也常拼作specialise。
FAQ
- What does specialize mean?
- to focus on a particular subject, activity, or service
- How is specialize pronounced?
- UK /ˈspeʃəlaɪz/, US /ˈspeʃəlaɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
