particular

1. ADJ You use particular to emphasize that you are talking about one thing or one kind of thing rather than other similar ones. 專指的[ADJ n] [強調(diào)]

I remembered a particular story about a mailman who was a murderer. 我記得一個故事，關(guān)于一個郵遞員是殺人犯。

I have to know exactly why it is I'm doing a particular job. 我必須確切地知道我為什么做某項工作。

2. ADJ If a person or thing has a particular quality or possession, it is distinct and belongs only to them. 獨特的[ADJ n]

I have a particular responsibility to ensure I make the right decision. 我有特別責(zé)任要確保做出正確的決定。

3. ADJ You can use particular to emphasize that something is greater or more intense than usual. 非同尋常的[ADJ n] [強調(diào)]

Particular emphasis will be placed on oral language training. 口語訓(xùn)練將給予非同尋常的重視。

4. ADJ If you say that someone is particular, you mean that they choose things and do things very carefully, and are not easily satisfied. 挑剔的

Ted was very particular about the colours he used. 特德對于他使用的顏色是非常挑剔的。

5. →see also particulars

6. PHRASE You use in particular to indicate that what you are saying applies especially to one thing or person. 特別

The situation in Ethiopia in particular is worrisome. 埃塞俄比亞的局勢特別令人擔(dān)憂。

Why should he notice her car in particular?

他為什么要特別注意她的轎車呢？