particular /pəˈtɪkjʊlə/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADJ You use particular to emphasize that you are talking about one thing or one kind of thing rather than other similar ones. 专指的 [ADJ n] [强调]

  例：

  I remembered a particular story about a mailman who was a murderer.

  我记得一个故事，关于一个邮递员是杀人犯。

  例：

  I have to know exactly why it is I'm doing a particular job.

  我必须确切地知道我为什么做某项工作。

• 2. 

  ADJ If a person or thing has a particular quality or possession, it is distinct and belongs only to them. 独特的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  I have a particular responsibility to ensure I make the right decision.

  我有特别责任要确保做出正确的决定。

• 3. 

  ADJ You can use particular to emphasize that something is greater or more intense than usual. 非同寻常的 [ADJ n] [强调]

  例：

  Particular emphasis will be placed on oral language training.

  口语训练将给予非同寻常的重视。

• 4. 

  ADJ If you say that someone is particular, you mean that they choose things and do things very carefully, and are not easily satisfied. 挑剔的

  例：

  Ted was very particular about the colours he used.

  特德对于他使用的颜色是非常挑剔的。

• 5. 

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• 6. 

  PHRASE You use in particular to indicate that what you are saying applies especially to one thing or person. 特别

  例：

  The situation in Ethiopia in particular is worrisome.

  埃塞俄比亚的局势特别令人担忧。

  例：

  Why should he notice her car in particular?

  他为什么要特别注意她的轿车呢？