to be particular about
/tə bi pərˈtɪkjələr əˈbaʊt/ быть разборчивым, привередливым B1 mediumЗначения
- verb phraseto be very careful, fussy, or selective about something; to have strict preferences or high standards regarding something — быть разборчивым, привередливым, избирательным в отношении чего-либо
Устойчивые сочетания
be particular about foodbe particular about cleanlinessbe particular about clothesbe particular about timebe particular about details
Предлоги
about
Однокоренные слова
particular (adj)particularly (adv)particularity (n)
Примеры
- My grandmother is very particular about how her tea is made — it has to be exactly right.
- He's particular about the clothes he wears and won't put on anything he doesn't like.
- She's not particular about which restaurant we go to; she's happy with any place.
Синонимы
be fussy aboutbe selective aboutbe picky abouthave high standards
Антонимы
be indifferent tonot care aboutbe easy-going about
Частая ошибка
Часто путают с 'be interested in'. 'Be particular about' подразумевает привередливость и высокие требования, а 'be interested in' просто означает интерес. Например: 'She is particular about coffee' = она требовательна к кофе, а 'She is interested in coffee' = ей интересна тема кофе.