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| /ɪnˈfɔːml/ |
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| 1 | relaxed and friendly 随意的；轻松友好的 |
| It was very informal – more of a chat than an interview. 气氛很轻松，更像是聊天而不是面试。 |
| The hotel has an informal atmosphere. 这家酒店有种轻松友好的氛围。 |
| | 1a | used about language or behaviour that is suitable for using with friends but not in formal situations （言行）随便的，非正式的 | | phrases that the students used in informal conversation 学生们随意言谈中的惯用语 | | Beware of being too friendly and informal with your employees. 注意对你的雇员别过于亲密和随意。 | |
| | 1b | used about the type of clothes that you wear at home or to relax （服装）休闲的，家居的 | |
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| 2 | informal talks or meetings are relaxed , do not involve many people , and do not need to produce an official result （谈话或会议）非正式的 |
| The informal meetings at Camp David were important in strengthening mutual understanding and trust. 在戴维营的非正式会晤对加强双方的理解和互信很重要。 |
| | 2a | an informal organization , group , or arrangement is not official and has no fixed rules （组织、团体和安排）非官方的，非正规的 | | informal networks within the community 该社区内的非正规网络 | | They cooperate with other groups on an informal basis. 他们与其他团体展开了民间合作。 | |
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| DERIVED WORD |
| informality noun U |
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| /ˌɪnfɔːˈmæləti/ |
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| informally adv |
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