1. to state something in an exact and detailed way
明確說明;具體指定
Please specify the exact time and date of your arrival.
請明確說明你抵達的具體時間和日期。
The contract specifies the responsibilities of each party.
合約明確規定了各方的責任。
明確地說明或列出細節。
明確說明
EN: to state something clearly and in detail
翻譯: 明確地陳述或說明某事物。
具體指定
EN: to identify or name something specifically
翻譯: 具體地指出或命名某事物。
詳細列出
EN: to include as a required item or condition
翻譯: 將某事物列為必要項目或條件。
小提醒:「Specify」強調具體和明確,而非泛泛而談。使用時通常會接具體的細節或條件,例如「specify the time」(指定時間)。
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1. to state something in an exact and detailed way
明確說明;具體指定
Please specify the exact time and date of your arrival.
請明確說明你抵達的具體時間和日期。
The contract specifies the responsibilities of each party.
合約明確規定了各方的責任。
2. to include something as a necessary part or condition
規定;要求
The recipe specifies using fresh herbs, not dried ones.
食譜規定要使用新鮮香草,而非乾燥的。
The rules specify that all participants must wear safety gear.
規則要求所有參與者都必須穿戴安全裝備。
3. to name or mention something specifically
指名;提及
He didn't specify which model he wanted, just the brand.
他沒有指名要哪個型號,只說了品牌。
The report specifies several areas for improvement.
報告提及了幾個需要改進的領域。
4. to describe or define something in technical detail
詳細描述;技術性定義
The engineer specified the exact materials and dimensions for the bridge.
工程師詳細說明了建造這座橋樑所需的確切材料和尺寸。
You need to specify the file format and compression settings.
你需要詳細指定檔案格式和壓縮設定。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| specify + noun/noun phrase | 指定(某事物) | Please specify your preferred delivery date. (請指定您希望的送貨日期。) |
| specify + that-clause | 明確說明… | The contract specifies that payment is due in 30 days. (合約明確說明款項應在30天內支付。) |
| specify + wh-clause (what, where, how, etc.) | 詳細說明… | The instructions specify how to assemble the parts. (說明書詳細說明了如何組裝零件。) |
| specify + for + noun | 為…特別規定/指明 | The architect specified high-quality materials for the foundation. (建築師為地基特別指定了高品質的材料。) |
| as specified (by/in) | 按照…的規定 | The work must be completed as specified in the blueprint. (工作必須按照藍圖的規定完成。) |
specify + V-ing 或 specify + 名詞,強調具體的內容或項目。be specified to do 或 would specify to do,強調被指派或預期要完成的特定任務。EN:The software is specified to run on 64-bit systems only.
翻譯:該軟體被指定只能在 64 位元系統上運行。
在主動語態中表達具體要求時,建議使用 specify + 名詞/V-ing 或 specify that... 的結構。
specify vs describe
「specify」強調具體、明確地指出細節或要求;「describe」則著重於用語言描繪、敘述事物的特徵、外觀或過程。
specify vs indicate
「specify」指明確、詳細地說明;「indicate」則較為廣泛,指指出、暗示或顯示某種可能性或方向。
specify vs stipulate
兩者都表示明確規定,但「stipulate」語氣更正式,特指在合約、協議或規則中作為必須遵守的條件提出。
在對話中,當引述或轉述他人的要求或指示時,常用「specify」來帶出細節。 EN: He didn't just say "bring a dish"; he specified that it should be a dessert. 翻譯: 他不只說「帶一道菜來」;他特別指定要帶甜點。
EN:When you asked for a report, did you specify which format you wanted?
翻譯:你要求報告的時候,有具體說明要哪種格式嗎?
在口語中,常用「specify」來強調某個要求是明確的、不容含糊的,有時帶有輕微的堅持或糾正語氣。 EN: I said I needed the blue one, and I did specify the exact shade. 翻譯: 我說過我要藍色的,而且我確實明確說明了是哪種色調。
EN:To avoid confusion, let me specify: I need the files by 5 PM today, not tomorrow.
翻譯:為了避免混淆,讓我明確一下:我需要檔案在今天下午五點前交,不是明天。
在思考或組織語言時,有時會用「specify」或「to specify」作為短暫的停頓填充詞,引出接下來要說明的具體內容。 EN: The project has a few requirements... to specify, we'll need two developers and a dedicated server. 翻譯: 這個專案有幾個要求…具體來說,我們需要兩位開發人員和一台專用伺服器。
EN:We're looking for certain qualities in a candidate—specify, strong communication skills and team experience.
翻譯:我們在尋找具備某些特質的候選人—具體來說,就是良好的溝通技巧和團隊經驗。
正式書寫注意:在正式或學術寫作中,應避免將「specify」用作停頓填充詞。建議使用更直接的連接詞或重組句子結構,使表達更為簡潔嚴謹。
specify the details
specify + [noun phrase]
詳細說明、具體指明細節
as specified
as + specified
如所規定、按照指定
specify a time/date
specify + [time/date]
指定時間/日期
clearly specify
[adverb] + specify
明確規定、清楚說明
specify by law
specify + by + [authority]
由法律規定
specify in writing
specify + in + [medium]
以書面形式具體說明
fail to specify
fail to + specify
未能具體說明、沒有指明
×Please specify about the requirements.
✓Please specify the requirements.
The verb 'specify' is transitive and does not need the preposition 'about'. It is followed directly by the object.
×He didn't specify clearly.
✓He didn't specify the details clearly.
'Specify' usually requires an object (what is being specified). While 'specify' alone can be used in some contexts, learners often omit the necessary object, making the sentence sound incomplete.
×She specified to use the blue color.
✓She specified that we should use the blue color. / She specified using the blue color.
'Specify' is not followed by an infinitive ('to use'). It can be followed by a 'that' clause or a gerund/noun phrase.
×The rule is very specify.
✓The rule is very specific.
Confusion between the verb 'specify' and the adjective 'specific'. 'Specify' is the action of stating details; 'specific' is the adjective describing something that is detailed or precise.
×I will specify you the time later.
✓I will specify the time to you later. / I will tell you the specific time later.
'Specify' does not take an indirect object like 'tell' or 'give' does. The recipient is usually introduced with 'to' or the sentence is rephrased.
×The law specifics the penalties.
✓The law specifies the penalties.
Misspelling or incorrect conjugation. The third-person singular present tense of 'specify' is 'specifies', not 'specifics' (which is the plural noun form).