casual
/ˈkæʒuəl/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2534 in the learning path
休闲的；非正式的
Definitions
adj. relaxed and not formal
休闲的；非正式的
adj. done occasionally rather than regularly or permanently
临时的；不定期的
adj. done without much attention or serious thought
不经意的；随意的
Example
You can wear casual clothes to dinner tonight.
今晚吃饭你可以穿休闲服。
Casual employment offers flexibility, but workers may lack the financial security associated with permanent jobs.
临时工作提供了灵活性，但从业者可能缺乏固定工作带来的经济保障。
Collocations
- casual clothes
- casual conversation
- casual work
- casual remark
Word family
- casually (adv.)
- casualness (n.)
Synonyms
- informal
- relaxed
Antonyms
- formal
Usage tip
casual可指穿着随意，也可指工作非长期固定。
FAQ
- What does casual mean?
- relaxed and not formal done occasionally rather than regularly or permanently done without much attention or serious thought
- How is casual pronounced?
- UK /ˈkæʒuəl/, US /ˈkæʒuəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
