Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #34941
neglectful
/niˈglektful/
adjective
疏忽的；怠慢的；不尽责的
核心释义
Failing to give proper care or attention; forgetful.
- 1.
疏忽的；不尽责的；健忘的
Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention; forgetful.
疏忽的；不尽责的；健忘的；不小心的；疏忽的
用法In use
She was neglectful of her responsibilities at work.
用法提示：neglectful of 表示对某事物疏忽，常接介词 of。
The neglectful parents left their children unattended.
用法提示：neglectful 作定语修饰 parents，表示疏忽的。
He has been neglectful in replying to emails.
用法提示：neglectful in 表示在做某事上疏忽，后接动名词。
be neglectful of
后接名词或代词，表示对某人/某事疏忽。
She was neglectful of her duties.
她对自己的职责疏忽了。
be neglectful in doing sth
后接动名词，表示在某方面疏忽。
He was neglectful in returning the books on time.
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
- negligent
- 疏忽的，渎职的 · neglectful 强调因疏忽而未尽责任，negligent 更常用于法律或职业场景，指未能尽到应有的注意义务。
- careless
- 粗心的，不小心的 · neglectful 强调因注意力不集中而疏忽职责，careless 指做事不仔细、不谨慎，不一定涉及责任。
- inattentive
- 不注意的，漫不经心的 · neglectful 侧重未能履行应尽的责任，inattentive 强调注意力不集中，不一定导致失职。
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
常与of连用，表示对…疏忽
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