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casual

英 ['kæʒjʊəl; -zj-] 美 ['kæʒʊəl]

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解释

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

※ 提供单词"casual"的中文意思、发音示范及音标对照，中英文词源、例句和用法等。

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.

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例句和用法

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

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。

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

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。

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