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单词 casual
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casual

UK /ˈkæʒuəl/


  1. 1
    relaxed and informal

    The bar has a casual low-key atmosphere.

    The interview took place around the kitchen table and was very casual.

    Synonyms and related words

    Calm and relaxed
    1. 1a
      seeming relaxed and not worried about anything

      Paul tried to sound casual but I could tell something was worrying him.

      Synonyms and related words

      Calm and relaxed
    2. 1b
      used when you are criticizing someone for being too relaxed or not careful enough about what they do or say

      The report notes the firm’s casual attitude towards safety procedures.

      Synonyms and related words

      Careless and casual
  2. 2
    casual clothes are comfortable, and suitable for wearing in informal situations
    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe clothes
  3. 3
    only before nounhappening without being planned or thought about

    a casual meeting/remark

    The disease cannot be spread by casual contact.

    Synonyms and related words

    Not planned
  4. 4
    working in temporary jobs

    a casual labourer

    The workforce is mainly unskilled and casual.

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe workers
    1. 4a
      used about jobs that are not regular or permanent

      casual employment

      Synonyms and related words

      Words used to describe jobs and work
  5. 5
    only before noundoing something sometimes, but not often or regularly

    casual filmgoers

    Even casual readers of the business pages will be aware of Greenspan’s influence.

    Synonyms and related words

    Sometimes, but not often
  6. 6
    only before nounnot involving strong feelings or emotions

    casual friendships

    He described himself as a casual acquaintance of the local MP.

    casual sex (=sex between people who do not know each other well):

    He was only looking for casual sex.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words used to describe emotions

derived word
casually

Please dress casually.

She glanced casually through a magazine as she waited.

Synonyms and related words

Not planned
Synonyms and related words

Sometimes, but not often
Synonyms and related words

Calm and relaxed
Synonyms and related words

In a careless or casual way
Synonyms and related words

Words used to describe workers

casual

US /ˈkæʒuəl/


  1. 1
    relaxed and informal

    The bar has a casual low-key atmosphere.

    The interview took place around the kitchen table and was very casual.

    Synonyms and related words

    Calm and relaxed
    1. 1a
      seeming relaxed and not worried about anything

      Paul tried to sound casual but I could tell something was worrying him.

      Synonyms and related words

      Calm and relaxed
    2. 1b
      used when you are criticizing someone for being too relaxed or not careful enough about what they do or say

      The report notes the firm’s casual attitude towards safety procedures.

      Synonyms and related words

      Careless and casual
  2. 2
    casual clothes are comfortable, and appropriate for wearing in informal situations
    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe clothes
  3. 3
    only before nounhappening without being planned or thought about

    a casual meeting/remark

    The disease cannot be spread by casual contact.

    Synonyms and related words

    Not planned
  4. 4
    working in temporary jobs

    a casual laborer

    The workforce is mainly unskilled and casual.

    Synonyms and related words

    Words used to describe workers
    1. 4a
      used about jobs that are not regular or permanent

      casual employment

      Synonyms and related words

      Words used to describe jobs and work
  5. 5
    only before noundoing something sometimes, but not often or regularly

    casual moviegoers

    Even casual readers of the business pages will be aware of Greenspan’s influence.

    Synonyms and related words

    Sometimes, but not often
  6. 6
    only before nounnot involving strong feelings or emotions

    casual friendships

    He described himself as a casual acquaintance of the Kennedys’.

    casual sex (=sex between people who do not know each other well):

    He was only looking for casual sex.

    Synonyms and related words

    General words used to describe emotions

derived word
casually
Synonyms and related words

Not planned
Synonyms and related words

Sometimes, but not often
Synonyms and related words

Calm and relaxed
Synonyms and related words

In a careless or casual way
Synonyms and related words

Words used to describe workers
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