especially 和 specially 的用法区别

especially 和 specially 都可以意为“特别”，especially 更普遍，specially 较非正式，它们的差别非常细微。

一、当要强调特别的或显著的特征时，用 especially，此时相当于 exceptionally，意为“特别，尤其”，例如：

I especially like the white kitten amongst all.

我特别喜欢这只白色的小猫。

The shirts are nice, especially the blue one.

这些衬衫很漂亮，尤其是蓝色的。

Our summer holidays are very enjoyable, especially because our grandmother makes ice-creams and mango milk shake for us.

我们的暑假非常愉快，特别是因为我们的祖母为我们做冰淇淋和芒果奶昔。

I am especially grateful to all my family and friends who supported me.

我特别感谢所有支持我的家人和朋友。

解析：此句不能改成 Especially I am grateful to all my family and friends who supported me.

二、当要强调某事的特殊目的时，用 specially，此时相当于 specifically，意为“特别，特意”，例如：

He specially went to the shop to get her favourite chocolates.

他特意去商店买她最喜欢的巧克力。

The fans have specially designed blades for a better air flow and ventilation.

这些风扇有特别设计的叶片，以获得更好的气流和通风。

He did not want to be treated specially.

他不想受到特别对待。

三、在英国英语中，especially 和 specially 常具有相同的用法，说话时很难听出其区别；在美国英语中，special 比 especial 普遍，但是 especially 更经常被使用。有的句子中，这两者可以互换，例如：

I bought this especially/specially for you.

这是我特意为你买的。

It is especially/specially important to remember this.

记住这一点尤为重要。

Those with pre-existing conditions were warned to avoid public places during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially/specially grocery stores.

在COVID-19大流行期间，那些有先天疾病的人被警告要避开公共场所，特别是杂货店。