1610s, "to indicate specially," from special (adj.) + -ize, perhaps on model of French spécialiser. Sense of "engage in a special study or line of business" is first attested 1881; biological sense is from 1851. Related: Specialized; specializing.
双语例句
1. There are restaurants, both humble and expensive, that specialize in them.
专门做这些菜的餐馆既有毫不起眼的也有价格昂贵的。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The bakers specialize in catering for large parties.
那些面包师专门负责为大型宴会提供食品.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. He decided to specialize in entomology after graduation.
他决定毕业后专攻昆虫学.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. Many students specialize in engineering.
许多学生专攻工程学.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
5. After his first degree he wishes to specialize.
