particular 来自拉丁语 particularis(部分的,个别的)= particula(小部分)。核心义项:① 特定的,具体的(a particular problem = 某个具体问题);② 特别的,格外的(particular attention = 特别的注意);③ 挑剔的,讲究的(be particular about = 对……很讲究)。固定短语:in particular(尤其,特别)是写作高频表达。
释义
1
adj.特定的,具体的(指某一个,而非泛指)
Is there a particular reason why you chose this university over others?
你选择这所大学而非其他大学,有什么特定的原因吗?
2
adj.特别的,格外的(程度超出一般)
The teacher paid particular attention to students who struggled with reading comprehension.
老师对阅读理解有困难的学生给予了特别的关注。
3
adj.挑剔的,讲究的(对细节要求高)
She is very particular about the quality of ingredients she uses when cooking.
她做饭时对所用食材的质量非常讲究。
语感
particular = 单独拎出来的那一个——不是全体,是特指的这个
特定的特别的讲究的
in particular(尤其,特别)是最常用固定短语,写作中用于强调重点:Young people in particular should be aware of online safety.(年轻人尤其应该注意网络安全。)注意:particularly 是副词形式(particularly important = 特别重要),与 especially 用法相近但 particularly 更书面。义项三(挑剔的)常与 be particular about 搭配。
陷阱
⚠️in particular:尤其(固定短语,不等于 in general)
The report highlighted several concerns, air quality in particular.
✗
in particular 是「总体上」的意思
✓
in particular = 尤其,特别(强调其中某一点);反义词是 in general(一般而言,总体上)
报告强调了几个问题,尤其是空气质量。(in particular = 特别指出)
⚠️particular(挑剔的)vs. specific(具体的)
Could you give a more specific example to support your point?
✗
particular 和 specific 完全同义
✓
particular(adj.)= 特定的,也指「挑剔的」;specific = 具体的,明确的(不含「挑剔」义)。She's very particular(她很挑剔)不能换成 specific
你能举一个更具体的例子来支持你的观点吗?(specific = 明确具体)
近义辨析
particularvsspecific
particular特定的,具体指出的某一个(义项一)specific具体的,明确的,清楚指定的
Is there a particular style of music you enjoy most?
你有特别喜欢的音乐风格吗?
The doctor gave specific instructions about the dosage and timing of the medication.
医生给出了关于药物剂量和服用时间的具体指示。
写作加分
✨ 加分词
替换:especiallyspecial
社会问题类议论文建议类作文
普通
We should pay special attention to the environment.
我们应该特别关注环境。
加分 ✨
Young people in particular should take responsibility for environmental protection, as they will inherit the consequences of today's decisions.