新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

casual

英  [ˈkæʒuəl]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1放松的

    If you are casual, you are, or you pretend to be, relaxed and not very concerned about what is happening or what you are doing.

    双语例句

    例:

    It's difficult for me to be casual about anything.

    要我轻松待事有难度。

    2不经意的

    A casual event or situation happens by chance or without planning.

    双语例句

    例:

    What you mean as a casual remark could be misinterpreted.

    你不经意所说的话可能会被误解。

    3(服装)休闲的

    Casual clothes are ones that you normally wear at home or on holiday, and not on formal occasions.

    双语例句

    例:

    I also bought some casual clothes for the weekend.

    我还买了些休闲服准备周末穿。

    4临时的

    Casual work is done for short periods and not on a permanent or regular basis.

    近义词

    temporary

    反义词

    permanent

    双语例句

    例:

    establishments which employ people on a casual basis, such as pubs and restaurants.

    雇用临时工的地方,例如酒吧和餐馆。

    例:

    It became increasingly expensive to hire casual workers.

    雇用临时工变得越来越贵了。

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