casual

英['kæʒjʊəl;-zj-] 美['kæʒʊəl]
  • adj. 随便的;非正式的;临时的;偶然的
  • n. 便装;临时工人;待命士兵

词态变化


复数: casuals;比较级: more casual;最高级: most casual;副词: casually;名词: casualness;

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1、cas-由原始含义fall引申为:chance, occasion, opportunity; accident, event, case.
2、from Latin casus "chance, occasion, opportunity; accident, event, case".
3、cas- / casu- + -al.

中文词源


casual 随意的

来自词根cad, 掉落,词源同case, accident.

英文词源


casual (adj.)
late 14c., "subject to or produced by chance," from Middle French casuel (15c.), from Late Latin casualis "by chance," from Latin casus "chance, occasion, opportunity; accident, event" (see case (n.1)).

Of persons, in the sense of "not to be depended on, unmethodical," it is attested from 1883; meaning "showing lack of interest" is from 1916. Of clothes, "informal," from 1939. Related: Casually.

双语例句


1. I was wrong about it being a casual meeting.
我误以为这是个非正式会议。

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2. A sharp dresser, Wyatt is never seen in casual clothes.
怀亚特衣着入时,从未有人见过他穿便装。

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3. Lust now seems to be associated with casual sex and loose morals.
色欲如今似乎与性生活随便和道德放纵联系在一起了。

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4. Garland tried to appear casual, but he couldn't conquer his unease.
加兰努力装出无所谓的样子,可是他没法克服自己的局促不安。

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5. Bring informal casual wear.
带上休闲的衣服。

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