ad.

1. 特别；尤其；格外；主要
   I liked all the children, Tom especially.

   我喜欢所有的孩子，特别是汤姆。

   We need to be especially careful.

   我们需要特别小心。

2. 特地；专门地
   The book is compiled especially for beginners.

   这本书是专门为初学者编写的。

adv.

1. in particular:
   he despised them all, especially Sylvester.
   ▸for a special purpose.
2. to a great extent; very much:
   he didn't especially like dancing.