specify
/ˈspesɪfaɪ/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #4773 in the learning path
明确说明；具体指定
Definitions
v. To state exactly what is required or meant.
明确说明；具体指定
Example
Please specify which colour you want for the curtains.
请明确说明你想要哪种颜色的窗帘。
Governments should specify clear safety standards that all manufacturers must meet before selling products to consumers.
政府应明确规定所有制造商向消费者出售产品前必须达到的安全标准。
Collocations
- specify requirements
- specify a date
- specify conditions
Word family
- specification (n.)
- specific (adj.)
- specifically (adv.)
Synonyms
- state
- stipulate
Usage tip
可接名词、that从句或疑问词引导的从句。
FAQ
- What does specify mean?
- To state exactly what is required or meant.
- How is specify pronounced?
- UK /ˈspesɪfaɪ/, US /ˈspesɪfaɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
