selective

Describes someone or something that is careful or particular in choosing, or that affects only certain items or people.

ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, что проявляет осторожность или разборчивость при выборе, или затрагивает только определённые предметы или людей.esDescribe a alguien o algo que muestra cuidado o discernimiento al elegir, o que afecta solo a ciertos elementos o personas.frQui fait preuve de discernement ou de prudence dans ses choix, ou qui ne concerne que certaines choses ou certaines personnes.deBeschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das bei der Auswahl vorsichtig oder wählerisch ist, oder das nur bestimmte Dinge oder Personen betrifft.ptDiz-se de quem ou do que escolhe com cuidado e critério, ou que afeta apenas determinados itens, pessoas ou casos.zh形容人或事物在挑选时谨慎、有辨别力，或只针对特定对象、范围而不具普遍性。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا يتوخى الحذر أو التمييز في الاختيار، أو يقتصر تأثيره على أشياء أو أشخاص معينين دون غيرهم.

1. Careful in choosing B2 formal

   Tending to choose carefully, often based on specific criteria or preferences.

   • She is very selective about the books she reads.
   • The university is highly selective in its admissions process.
   • He is selective when it comes to choosing his friends.

   ruРазборчивыйesselectivo (cuidadoso al elegir)frsélectif dans ses choixdeWählerischptSeletivozh有选择性的arانتقائي

   同义词: discerningdiscriminatingexactingfastidiousfussyparticularpicky

   反义词: indiscriminatepromiscuousuncriticalundiscriminating

2. Fastidious or particular C1 formal

   Characterized by very careful or meticulous selection, often with high standards.

   • The restaurant is known for its selective menu, featuring only the finest ingredients.
   • A selective collector, she only buys rare antiques.
   • His selective taste in music makes him a discerning listener.

   ruРазборчивыйesSelectivo, exigentefrdifficile, exigeantdeWählerischptSeletivozh挑剔的arانتقائي

   同义词: discriminatingfastidiousfinickyfussyparticularpicky

   反义词: indiscriminateuncriticalundiscriminatingunselective

• more selective comparative form
• most selective superlative form