specialist
Meaning: An expert in a particular field; a doctor who focuses on one area of medicine
A specialist is a person who concentrates on and has expert knowledge of a particular subject, skill, or field. In medicine, a specialist is a doctor who has additional training in a specific area, such as cardiology or dermatology. The term can also be used as an adjective meaning specialised.
Examples
- She was referred to a heart specialist. 她被转诊给了一位心脏专科医生。Fue derivada a un especialista del corazón.彼女は心臓専門医に紹介されました。그녀는 심장 전문의에게 의뢰되었습니다.
- We need to bring in a specialist to fix this problem. 我们需要请一位专家来解决这个问题。Necesitamos traer a un especialista para solucionar este problema.この問題を解決するために専門家を呼ぶ必要があります。이 문제를 해결하기 위해 전문가를 불러야 합니다.
- He works for a specialist recruitment agency. 他在一家专业招聘公司工作。Trabaja para una agencia de contratación especializada.彼は専門の人材紹介会社で働いています。그는 전문 인력 채용 회사에서 일합니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From French 'spécialiste', from 'spécial' meaning 'special', from Latin 'specialis' (individual, particular), from 'species' (appearance, kind, sort), from 'specere' (to look at). Related to 'special', 'species', and 'spectacle'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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