Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #3120
informal
非正式的；不拘礼节的
not formal; relaxed and without ceremony
- 1.
Not formal or ceremonious.
不正式或不庄重
- 2.
not formal
非正式的
- 3.
Not in accord with the usual regulations.
不符合通常规定
- 4.
not officially recognized or controlled
未被正式认可或控制的
- 5.
Suited for everyday use.
适合日常使用
- 6.
used of spoken and written language
用于口语和书面语的
- 7.
Reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage.
反映日常、非正式用法
- 8.
Not organized; not structured or planned.
无组织的；无结构或计划的
日常使用的；（语言）口语体的；非官方的；不符合规定的；无组织的；不正式或不庄重；非正式的；不符合通常规定
In use
The dress code for the party is informal, so you can wear jeans.
We had an informal meeting over coffee to discuss the project.
His writing style is very informal, using contractions and simple vocabulary.
conservative people unaccustomed to informal dress
an informal free-and-easy manner
an informal gathering of friends
an informal agreement
informal + noun
We had an informal meeting.
Connections
Collocations
- informal meeting
- 非正式会议
- Let's have an informal meeting after lunch.午饭后我们开个非正式会议。
- informal conversation
- 非正式谈话
- We had an informal conversation about the project.我们就项目进行了一次非正式谈话。
- informal setting
- 非正式场合
- The interview took place in an informal setting.面试在一个非正式场合进行。
- informal interview
- 非正式面试
- I had an informal interview with the manager.我和经理进行了一次非正式面试。
- informal language
- 非正式语言
- The author uses informal language in the novel.作者在小说中使用非正式语言。
- informal atmosphere
Learner notes
Memory Tip
in-（不）+ formal（正式）→ 非正式
Context & Register
通常用于描述非正式场合，如朋友间的对话、私人信件或社交媒体，多带有随意、不拘礼节的含义。
Grammar Note
常用于非正式场合或口语中
Pronunciation & Spelling
Rhyming group: formal, normal, abnormal (stressed /ɔː/ + /məl/). Lookalikes: oral (/ɔːrəl/), moral (/mɒrəl/), verbal (/vɜːbəl/) have different vowel or consonant.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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