单词 | casual |
释义 | casual adj 1 [esp attrib 尤作定语] happening by chance 偶然的; 碰巧的 a casual encounter, meeting, visit, etc 邂逅、 不期而遇、 不意的拜访. 2 (a) [esp attrib 尤作定语] made or done without much care or thought; offhand 不经意的; 随便的; 马虎的; 临时的 a casual remark 漫不经心的话. (b) (derog 贬) showing little concern; nonchalant; irresponsible 漠不关心的; 无动於衷的; 不负责任的 His attitude to his job is rather casual. 他的工作态度不太认真. (c) [esp attrib 尤作定语] not methodical or thorough; not serious 无条理的; 不彻底的; 不认真的 a casual inspection 草率的检查 a casual glance at a book 胡乱看一本书 a casual observer, reader, etc 马虎的观察者、 读者等. 3 (of clothes) for informal occasions; not formal (衣物)便服的, 非正式的: casual wear 便装. 4 [attrib 作定语] not permanent; irregular; part-time 非永久的; 不定期的; 部分时间的 earn one´s living by casual labour 靠做短工为生 a casual labourer 临时工 casual sex, ie not involving a lasting relationship 萍水相逢的性行为(非持久的关系). 5 [attrib 作定语] slight; superficial 轻微的; 表面的; 肤浅的 a casual acquaintance泛泛之交. |
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