casual
adj
1 [esp attrib 尤作定語]
happening by chance 偶然的; 碰巧的
a casual encounter, meeting, visit, etc 邂逅、 不期而遇、 不意的拜訪.
2
(a) [esp attrib 尤作定語]
made or done without much care or thought; offhand 不經意的; 隨便的; 馬虎的; 臨時的
a casual remark 漫不經心的話.
(b) (derog 貶) showing little concern; nonchalant; irresponsible 漠不關心的; 無動於衷的; 不負責任的
His attitude to his job is rather casual. 他的工作態度不太認真.
(c) [esp attrib 尤作定語]
not methodical or thorough; not serious 無條理的; 不徹底的; 不認真的
a casual inspection 草率的檢查
a casual glance at a book 胡亂看一本書
a casual observer, reader, etc 馬虎的觀察者、 讀者等.
3 (of clothes) for informal occasions; not formal (衣物)便服的, 非正式的: casual wear 便裝.
4 [attrib 作定語]
not permanent; irregular; part-time 非永久的; 不定期的; 部分時間的
earn one's living by casual labour 靠做短工為生
a casual labourer 臨時工
casual sex, ie not involving a lasting relationship 萍水相逢的性行為(非持久的關系).
5 [attrib 作定語]
slight; superficial 輕微的; 表面的; 膚淺的
a casual acquaintance泛泛之交.