occasional
/əˈkeɪʒənəl/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3999 in the learning path
偶尔的；不经常的
Definitions
adj. happening sometimes, but not often or regularly
偶尔的；不经常的
Example
We enjoy an occasional picnic beside the river.
我们喜欢偶尔到河边野餐。
Even occasional access to green spaces can improve the wellbeing of people living in crowded cities.
即使只是偶尔接触绿地，也能改善拥挤城市居民的身心健康。
Collocations
- occasional visits
- occasional problems
- an occasional user
Word family
- occasion (n.)
- occasionally (adv.)
Synonyms
- infrequent
- sporadic
Antonyms
- frequent
- regular
Usage tip
occasional修饰名词；occasionally修饰动词。
FAQ
- What does occasional mean?
- happening sometimes, but not often or regularly
- How is occasional pronounced?
- UK /əˈkeɪʒənəl/, US /əˈkeɪʒənəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
