1.*suspicious [sə'spɪʃəs]
adj. 可疑的,怀疑的
be suspicious of 对……起疑
It is a little suspicious that no one knows where he was at the time of the murder.
在谋杀发生的时间里,没人知道他在那儿,这点很可疑。
2.dubious ['djuːbɪəs]
adj. 可疑的,无把握的 doubtful
I’m dubious about his promises to change his ways.
我对他改变他的生活方式的承诺表示怀疑。
3.*skeptical ['skeptɪkəl]
adj. 怀疑的
Many experts remain skeptical of/about his claims.
许多专家对他的主张仍持怀疑态度。
skeptic n. 怀疑论者, 怀疑者
skepticism n. 怀疑论
4.*speculate ['spekjʊleɪt]
v. 推测,猜测
The newspapers have speculated that they will get married next year.
报纸上猜测他们明年会结婚。
5.*specify ['spesɪfaɪ]
vt. 具体说明;明确指出
He said we should meet but didn't specify a time.
他说我们应该见见面,但没说具体时间。
specific adj. 特定的,特有的;明确的,具体的
specification n. 规格,规范,说明书
technical specification 技术规范
6.*special ['speʃ(ə)l]
adj. 特殊的,特别的;专门的,有特定用途的
n. 特别节目;特价商品
I have a suit for special occasions.
我有一套专门在特殊场合穿的套装。
specialize v.专门从事,专攻
specialist n. 专家,专门医生
especially adv. 尤其,特别
7.expertise [ˌekspɜː'tiːz]
n.专门技能(知识);专长
I have no expertise in sewing.
我在缝纫上很外行。
8.species ['spiːʃiːz]
n. 种,物种
Women film directors in Hollywood are a rare species.
女性电影导演在好莱坞属于稀有物种。
9.conspicuous [kən'spɪkjʊəs]
adj. 显著的,引人注目的
In China, her blonde hair is conspicuous.
在中国,她的一头金发十分惹眼。
10.despise [dɪ'spaɪz]
vt. 鄙视,蔑视;厌恶
She despised him for the way he treated her sister.
他那样对待她姐姐让她感到很厌恶。
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