occasionally
/əˈkeɪʒənəli/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3441 in the learning path
偶尔；有时
Definitions
adv. sometimes, but not often or regularly
偶尔；有时
Example
We occasionally buy fresh bread from the market.
我们偶尔会在市场买新鲜面包。
Employees who occasionally work from home may benefit from greater flexibility without losing regular contact with colleagues.
偶尔在家办公的员工可以享有更大的灵活性，同时保持与同事的经常联系。
Collocations
- only occasionally
- occasionally visit
- occasionally occur
Word family
- occasion (n.)
- occasional (adj.)
Synonyms
- sometimes
- now and then
Antonyms
- frequently
Usage tip
常放实义动词前、be动词后，也可放句首。
FAQ
- What does occasionally mean?
- sometimes, but not often or regularly
- How is occasionally pronounced?
- UK /əˈkeɪʒənəli/, US /əˈkeɪʒənəli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
