especially
adv
ɪˈspeʃəli adv
1 used to emphasize that something is more important or happens more with one particular thing than withothers 尤其; sentence adverb 句子副词
I never liked long walks, especially in winter.
我从来都不喜欢长距离散步，尤其是在冬天。
Art books are expensive to produce, especially if they contain colour illustrations.
制作美术类书籍很贵，尤其是那些带彩色插图的。
2 to a particularly high degree or much more than usual 特别，格外; + adj/adv
I was especially fond of chocolate biscuits.
我特别爱吃巧克力饼干。
Feedback is especially important in learning skills.
反馈意见在学习技能的过程中特别重要。
A depreciation of the dollar would make US exports cheaper and especially so in Japan.
美元贬值会使美国出口的商品降价，这在日本影响特别明显。
Graphics are especially well handled in the book.
本书中的图表处理得恰到好处。
3 for a particular person, purpose etc 专门; 特地
[+ for ]
She bought a new pair of trainers especially for the trip.
她特地为那次旅行新买了一双运动鞋。
4
not especially
not very, or not very much 不大; 不怎么
Accidents aren’t especially common, but you never know.
（交通）事故不是特别频繁，不过很难预料。
He didn’t especially want to learn to dance.
他不怎么想学跳舞。
5
especially specially
It is better to use in front of adjectives to emphasize them, although some people also use . 在形容词前面最好用 especially 表示强调，虽然也有人使用 specially
The cake was especially good.
那蛋糕特别好吃。
This part is especially interesting.
这一部分特别有意思。
6
especially
Use to say that something applies more to one thing or situation than to others. especially 用于表示某事物相比之下更适用于某一事物或某一情况
Everyone loved it, especially the children.
人人都喜欢这东西，尤其是孩子们。
You should call first, especially if you’re going to be late.
你应该先打个电话，尤其是当你要迟到时。
7
specially
Use to say that something is done or made for a particular purpose. specially 用于表示某事物是为某一特定目的所做或制作的
I got this specially for you.
这是我特地为你弄来的。
specially designed equipment
专门设计的设备
8 Especially never comes at the start of a sentence. especially从来不位于句子的开头
He loves fruit. He especially likes kiwis (NOT 不说 Especially he likes...) .
他爱吃水果，尤其喜欢猕猴桃。