specify ['spes.ɪ.faɪ] verb transitive ADVANCED ■to state or describe something clearly and exactly 具体说明;明确指出•He said we should meet but didn't specify a time.他说我们应该见个面,但没说具体时间。 •The peace treaty clearly specifies the terms for the withdrawal of troops.和平条约明确规定了撤军的条件。 •[+ question word] The newspaper report did not specify how the men were killed.该报的报道并未说明被害人是如何被杀害的。 •[+ (that)] My contract specifies (that) I must give a month's notice if I leave my job.我的合约上明确规定,如果我打算辞职,必须提前一个月告知。 •The loan must be repaid within a specified period/by a specified date.贷款必须在指定期限内/指定日期前偿还。 |