Word
offhanded
/ˈɔːfˈhændid, ˈɔf-/
adjective
随便的;漫不经心的;即兴的
核心释义
In a casual or curt style, without preparation or thought; impromptu, offhand.
- 1.
随便的或简慢的;未经准备或思考的;即兴的。
In a casual or curt style, without preparation or thought; impromptu, offhand.
随便的或简慢的;未经准备或思考的;即兴的。;立即的;即席的
用法In use
He gave an offhanded reply that surprised everyone.
用法提示:这里 offhanded 作为形容词,修饰 reply,表示“未经准备、即兴的”。
Her offhanded remark hurt his feelings.
用法提示:这里 offhanded 表示“漫不经心的、考虑不周的”。
The offhanded decision led to many problems.
用法提示:这里 offhanded 修饰 decision,意为“仓促的、缺乏考虑的”。
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
通常用于名词前或作表语
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