specialize
gb/spˈɛʃəlˌaɪz/ us/spˈɛʃəlˌaɪz/
B1
Angielski
~ 3200
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Czasownik
B1
action
1
Concentrate on one area
To spend most of your time doing or studying one special kind of work or subject.
Schemat użycia:
to specialize in [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'specialize' with 'specify'; 'specify' means to state something clearly, not to become an expert in it.
Synonimy
focus (More general; does not necessarily imply expertise.)
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concentrate (Emphasizes giving attention, but not necessarily professional expertise.)
Antonimy
generalize (To deal with many subjects or areas rather than focusing on one.)
Kolokacje
specialize in medicine
|specialize in law
|specialize in marketing
|company specializes in
|specialize in teaching
Tematy
work
|education
|skills
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Czasownik
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.
Synonimy
differentiate (In biology, refers specifically to cells developing specialized functions.)
Antonimy
generalize (In biology, to retain a broad range of functions instead of adapting to one.)
Kolokacje
cells specialize
|organs specialize
|functions specialize
Tematy
science
|biology
|technology
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The cells specialize to do different jobs.
- Birds specialize to live in certain places.
- Tools can specialize for one use.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
specialize
IPA
GB/spˈɛʃəlˌaɪz/
US/spˈɛʃəlˌaɪz/
Sylaby i akcent
spe - cial - ize (3 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (spe)
Formy wyrazu
Verb
- Base: specialize
- 3rd Person Singular: specializes
- Present Participle: specializing
- Past: specialized
Rodzina wyrazów
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
Wyrażenia
specialize in
1/spˈɛʃəlˌaɪz ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
Focus on a specific area
To work on or study only one kind of thing or subject.
Przykłady
- I specialize in modern European history.
- They specialize in Italian cuisine.
- She specializes in software development.