casual

casual
[ˈkaʒjʊəl, -zj-]
adjective

relaxed and unconcerned
轻松的；漠不关心的
she regarded his affairs with a casual indulgence.
她以无所谓的纵容对待他的风流事。
he tried to make his voice sound casual.
他极力使他的声音听起来轻松些。
■made or done without much thought or premeditation
不过多考虑的；没有预先计划的
a casual remark.
随口说出的话。
■done or acting in a desultory way
无条理的；散漫的；不连贯的
to the casual observer, rugby looks something like football.
对漫不经心的旁观者来说，橄榄球看上去像足球。
■done or acting without sufficient care or thoroughness
不认真的；不彻底的
the casual way in which victims were treated.
对受害者随随便便的处理方式。
not regular or permanent
不定期的；非永久的
the tent is ideal for casual outdoor use.
这个帐篷是临时户外使用的理想之物。
casual jobs.
临时工作。
■(of a worker) employed on a temporary or irregular basis
（工人）临时（或不定期）聘用的
casual staff.
临时工作人员。
■(of a sexual relationship or encounter) occurring between people who are not regular or established sexual partners
（性关系，相遇）萍水相逢的；一夜情的
[attrib.]happening by chance; accidental
偶然的；意外的
he pretended it was a casual meeting.
他假装那是次意外相见。
without formality of style, manner, or procedure, in particular
（风格、方式或步骤）非正式的，尤指
■(of clothes or a style of dress) suitable for everyday wear rather than formal occasions
（衣服，服装式样）适合日常穿着的；便服的
■(of a social event) not characterized by particular social conventions
（社会事件）不拘礼节的
■(of a place or environment) relaxed and friendly
（地方，环境）轻松而友好的
the inn's casual atmosphere.
这个旅馆的轻松友好的气氛。

noun

a person who does something irregularly
偶尔做某事的人
a number of casuals became regular customers.
许多不固定的顾客成了定期客户。
■a worker employed on an irregular or temporary basis
临时工
■(historical)a person admitted to a workhouse for a short period
(史)济贫院短期居住者
(casuals)clothes or shoes suitable for everyday wear rather than formal occasions
便服，便装，便鞋
(Brit.)a youth belonging to a subculture characterized by the wearing of expensive casual clothing and frequently associated with football hooliganism
(英)散漫青年（以穿昂贵的休闲装，常参与足球流氓行为为特征的亚文化群体）

派生
casually
adverb
casualness
noun
语源

late Middle English (in senses 2 and 3 of the adjective): from Old French casuel and Latin casualis, from casus 'fall' (compare with case)

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