1 regular /ˈrɛgjəlɚ/ adjective Learner's definition of REGULAR
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a : happening over and over again at the same time or in the same way : occurring every day, week, month, etc.有规律的；固定的 -
He works regular hours. [=he works at the same time every work day]他工作时间固定。
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He has never held a regular [=steady] job.他从未干过一份稳定的工作。
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Most days she follows a regular routine/schedule.多数时候，她的日常生活/活动安排都有规律。
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The music has a regular [=steady] beat.这种音乐节奏有规律。
b : happening at times that are equally separated定期的；（时间）间隔均匀的 -
The town holds regular meetings.镇上定期举行会议。
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five regular payments of $100每次100美元共五次的分期付款
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His breathing/heartbeat is regular. [=normal]他的呼吸/心跳正常。
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The sales team meets on a regular basis. [=regularly]销售团队定期举行会议。
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The buses run from 4 a.m. to midnight at regular intervals. [=there is the same amount of time between buses]公共汽车从凌晨4点到午夜12点定点发车。
— opposite irregular 2 always used before a noun
a : happening or done very often频繁的；经常做（或发生）的 -
Seeing wildlife is a regular [=common] occurrence where she lives.在她生活的地方经常能看到野生动物。
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We made regular use of the pool.我们常去游泳池游泳。
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Getting regular exercise is important.经常锻炼很重要。
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Exercise has become a regular part of my lifestyle.锻炼已成为我生活方式的常态。
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The theater was in regular use [=was used continuously] for over 20 years.这家剧院曾开放了20多年。
b : doing the same thing or going to the same place very often经常做某事的；常去某地的 -
He is a regular contributor to the magazine.他是这家杂志的固定撰稿人。
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She is a regular [=frequent] guest on the TV show.她是这个电视节目的常邀嘉宾。
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He is one of the store's regular customers. [=customers who shop at the store frequently]他是这家商店的老主顾之一。
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: spaced an equal distance apart（距离）间隔均匀的 -
The seedlings were planted in regular rows.树苗按固定行距种植。
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The wallpaper has a regular pattern of stripes.这款壁纸有规则的条纹图案。
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The boards are placed at regular intervals. [=the space between each board is the same]这些木板按固定的间距摆放。
4 always used before a noun
a : normal or usual正常的；通常的；平常的 -
Our regular business/office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.我们的正常营业/办公时间是上午9点到下午5点。
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The regular price is $45, but it is on sale for $30.平常价格是45美元，但现在促销价30美元。
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I saw a different doctor because my regular doctor was on vacation.我看了别的医生，因为平时给我看病的医生休假了。
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He is substituting today for the regular quarterback.他今天代替主力四分卫上场。
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The class will meet at the regular time tomorrow.明天将按正常时间上课。
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The regular [=scheduled] television programming was interrupted by a special report.常规电视节目中插播了一则特别报道。
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The regular season for football begins soon.橄榄球常规赛季即将开赛。
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Parties are a regular feature of college life.聚会是大学生活中的常事。
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He sat down in his regular spot.他在通常的位置坐下来。
b chiefly US : not special or unusual普通的；平凡的 -
Do you use regular or premium gas in your car?你的车是使用普通汽油还是优质汽油？
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Would you like a regular [=normal size] soda or a large?你要普通杯还是大杯的汽水？
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He's a regular [=average, ordinary] guy.他是个普通人。
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It's nothing special, just a regular [=basic] stereo. = It's just a regular old stereo.这没什么特别的，只是个普通的老式立体音响。
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He drinks regular coffee. [=coffee that has caffeine]他喝（含咖啡因的）普通咖啡。
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a : having a shape that is smooth or even光滑的；整齐的；均匀的 b : having parts that are arranged in an even or balanced way匀称的；端正的 6
grammar : following the normal patterns by which word forms (such as the past tenses of verbs) are usually created规则的；按规则变化的 7
always used before a noun,
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used for emphasis（用于强调）完全的，彻底的 8
: able to have normal bowel movements : not constipated大便正常的；不便秘的 9
[more regular; most regular] : having or being menstrual cycles that usually last the same number of days each time月经周期正常的 10
always used before a noun : belonging to a country's official army常备军的；正规军的 2 regular /ˈrɛgjəlɚ/ noun
plural regulars
2 regular
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plural regulars
Learner's definition of REGULAR
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[count] : someone who goes somewhere very often常客；老主顾 2
[count] : someone who often or usually performs, plays, etc.主演；主力队员 3
US : something that is average or usual in quality or size普通产品；普通装 [noncount]
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[count] : a soldier who belongs to a country's permanent army正规军人；职业军人 —
usually plural通常用复数 — compare irregular