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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。
疏忽的；怠慢的；不尽责的
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疏忽的；怠慢的；不尽责的
Failing to give proper care or attention; forgetful.
She was neglectful of her duties.
她对自己的职责疏忽了。
疏忽的；不尽责的；健忘的
Tending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention; forgetful.
She was neglectful of her responsibilities at work.
她对工作职责疏忽大意。
The neglectful parents left their children unattended.
那对粗心的父母让孩子无人看管。
He has been neglectful in replying to emails.
他一直疏忽回复邮件。
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。
后接动名词，表示在某方面疏忽。
He was neglectful in returning the books on time.
他疏忽了准时归还书籍。
直接修饰名词，作定语。
The neglectful parent ignored the child's needs.
那个疏忽的家长忽视了孩子的需求。
Not this
The child was neglectful by his parents.
Use this
The child was neglected by his parents.
neglectful 是主动疏忽的形容词，表示某人疏忽；而 neglected 是过去分词，表示被疏忽。这里应使用 neglected 表示孩子被父母疏忽。
Not this
He is neglectful to his responsibilities.
Use this
He is neglectful of his responsibilities.
形容词 neglectful 后常接介词 of 引出疏忽的对象，而不是 to。正确的搭配是 neglectful of。
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常与of连用，表示对…疏忽
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