specialty
/ˈspeʃəlti/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #4253 in the learning path
专长；专业领域
Definitions
n. a subject or activity someone has particular knowledge or skill in
专长；专业领域
n. a food or product a person or place is known for
特色食品；特产
Example
Baking fruit pies has always been my grandmother's specialty.
烤水果派一直是我祖母的拿手活。
Choosing a medical specialty requires students to consider their interests alongside the healthcare needs of the wider population.
选择医学专科要求学生兼顾自身兴趣与广大民众的医疗需求。
Collocations
- medical specialty
- local specialty
- house specialty
- area of specialty
Word family
- special (adj.)
- specialist (n.)
- specialise (v.)
- specialisation (n.)
Synonyms
- specialism
Usage tip
美式常用specialty；英式也常用speciality。
FAQ
- What does specialty mean?
- a subject or activity someone has particular knowledge or skill in a food or product a person or place is known for
- How is specialty pronounced?
- UK /ˈspeʃəlti/, US /ˈspeʃəlti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
