specialize
gb/spˈɛʃəlˌaɪz/ us/spˈɛʃəlˌaɪz/
B1
英語
~ 3200
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B1
action
1
Concentrate on one area
To spend most of your time doing or studying one special kind of work or subject.
用法パターン：
to specialize in [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'specialize' with 'specify'; 'specify' means to state something clearly, not to become an expert in it.
類義語
focus (More general; does not necessarily imply expertise.)
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concentrate (Emphasizes giving attention, but not necessarily professional expertise.)
対義語
generalize (To deal with many subjects or areas rather than focusing on one.)
コロケーション
specialize in medicine
|specialize in law
|specialize in marketing
|company specializes in
|specialize in teaching
テーマ
work
|education
|skills
例文
- She decided to specialize in criminal law after graduating.
- Our company specializes in eco-friendly packaging.
- He specializes in 19th-century French literature.
- The restaurant specializes in fresh seafood dishes.
- They specialize in helping small businesses grow.
学習者向け例文
- I want to specialize in computer science.
- This shop specializes in old books.
- My father specializes in building houses.
- We specialize in making cakes.
- She will specialize in English next year.
動詞
technical
B2
action
2
Adapt for specific role
To change or develop so that you can do one special job or work best in one situation.
類義語
differentiate (In biology, refers specifically to cells developing specialized functions.)
対義語
generalize (In biology, to retain a broad range of functions instead of adapting to one.)
コロケーション
cells specialize
|organs specialize
|functions specialize
テーマ
science
|biology
|technology
例文
- Over time, the cells specialize to form muscle tissue.
- These tools have specialized to handle delicate tasks.
- Some species specialize to survive in extreme climates.
学習者向け例文
- The cells specialize to do different jobs.
- Birds specialize to live in certain places.
- Tools can specialize for one use.
文法
辞書形
specialize
IPA
GB/spˈɛʃəlˌaɪz/
US/spˈɛʃəlˌaɪz/
音節・強勢
spe - cial - ize （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (spe)
活用形
Verb
- Base: specialize
- 3rd Person Singular: specializes
- Present Participle: specializing
- Past: specialized
関連語
Forms
specializes
verb
specializing
verb
specialized
verb
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unspecialized
adjective
nonspecialist
noun
Advanced or less common
specialism
noun
表現
specialize in
1/spˈɛʃəlˌaɪz ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
Focus on a specific area
To work on or study only one kind of thing or subject.
例文
- I specialize in modern European history.
- They specialize in Italian cuisine.
- She specializes in software development.