| 单词 | neglect |
| 释义 | neglect —neglect /nɪˈɡlekt/ noun [U] ► C1 a situation in which you do not give enough care or attention to someone or something, or the state of not receiving enough care or attention: » Both parents were found guilty of neglect and their child was taken away from them.» Over the years the church has fallen into a state of neglect.Thesaurus+: ↑Neglecting and ignoring , ↑Not paying attention , ↑Treating as unimportantThesaurus+: ↑Treating people or animals badly , ↑Insults and abuse , ↑Unkind, cruel and unfeeling , ↑Violent or aggressive• • • Extra Examples:» Doctors guilty of neglect are liable to prosecution.» The present crisis is the result of years of wilful neglect by the council.» A bit of healthy neglect is good for children.» I'm afraid my garden is suffering from neglect.» They accused their foster parents of neglect.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for neglect C1 to not give enough care or attention to people or things that are your responsibility: » to neglect your appearance/the garden» He neglects that poor dog - he never takes him for walks or gives him any attention.» I'm afraid I've rather neglected my studies this week.Thesaurus+: ↑Neglecting and ignoring , ↑Not paying attention , ↑Treating as unimportantThesaurus+: ↑Treating people or animals badly , ↑Insults and abuse , ↑Unkind, cruel and unfeeling , ↑Violent or aggressiveneglect to do sthC2 to not do something, often because you forget: » I'd neglected to give him the name of the hotel where I'd be staying.» He neglected to mention the fact that we could lose money on the deal.Thesaurus+: ↑Failing and doing badly• • • Extra Examples:» He rather neglected his children in favour of his career.» I've been neglecting my friends recently.» She's been neglecting the housework.» The government is neglecting its duty to protect the vulnerable.» He was prosecuted for neglecting his animals. |
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