1610s, "act of investing with some quality," from Medieval Latin specificationem (nominative specificatio), noun of action from past participle stem of Late Latin specificare "mention particularly," from Latin specificus, (see specific). With Latin -ficus, unstressed comb. form of facere "to make, do." Meaning "technical particular" is attested from 1833; short form spec first attested 1956.
实用例句
1. They struggled to limit the cost by enforcing a low-tech specification.
他们通过实施低技术规格拼命限制成本。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Examination confirmed that the quality of the products was up to specification.
经检查,产品质量[品质]合格.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
3. The obscure charges against him lacked specification.
对他的模糊的指控缺乏明确的说明.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. This instrument demands stringent specification.
这台设备要求高标准.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
5. Legislation will require UK petrol companies to meet an EU specification for petrol.