1630s, "having a special quality," from French spécifique and directly from Late Latin specificus "constituting a kind or sort" (in Medieval Latin "specific, particular"), from Latin species "kind, sort" (see species). Earlier form was specifical (early 15c.). Meaning "definite, precise" first recorded 1740. Related: Specifically; specificness.
specific (n.)
"a specific quality or detail," 1690s, from specific (adj.).
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. Your decision must be translated into specific, concrete actions.
你的決定必須轉(zhuǎn)化為具體明確的行動(dòng)。
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2. I'll start with some generalities and then examine a few specific examples.
我首先進(jìn)行概述，然后會(huì)分析幾個(gè)實(shí)例。
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3. Most companies are looking to sponsor students on specific courses.
大部分公司在尋求機(jī)會(huì)資助學(xué)習(xí)某些特定課程的學(xué)生.
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4. The specific impact of the greenhouse effect is unknowable.
溫室效應(yīng)的具體影響無(wú)法知道。
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5. Specific groups may be formed to address specific issues.