informal
英 [ɪn'fɔːm(ə)l]
美[ɪn'fɔrml]
- adj. 非正式的；不拘礼节的；通俗的；日常使用的
词态变化
副词: informally;名词: informality;
中文词源
informal 非正式的，随便的
in-,不，非，formal,正式的。即不正式的，随便的。
英英释意
- 1. not formal;
- "conservative people unaccustomed to informal dress"
- "an informal free-and-easy manner"
- "an informal gathering of friends"
- 2. not officially recognized or controlled;
- "an informal agreement"
- "a loose organization of the local farmers"
- 3. used of spoken and written language
- 4. having or fostering a warm or friendly atmosphere; especially through smallness and informality;
- "had a cozy chat"
- "a relaxed informal manner"
- "an intimate cocktail lounge"
- "the small room was cozy and intimate"
英文词源
- informal (adj.)
- mid-15c., "lacking form; not in accordance with the rules of formal logic," from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + formal. Meaning "irregular, unofficial" is from c. 1600. Sense of "done without ceremony" is from 1828. Related: Informally.
同义词辨析
irregular, casual, informal
这些形容词均有"非正式的，非正规的"之意。
irregular： 指不按常规、固定模式或计划做事；或指不隶属于任何机构或组织。
casual： 指不太注意场合，仪表等，随意性强。
informal： 指语言、穿着等随便，也指不举行任何形式或仪式的活动。
考试真题
- Just because emails are a quick form of communication, it doesn't mean emails, especially business emails, should be written using informal, shortened forms of words.
2018年12月四级真题（第二套）听力 Section C
- Museums and other institutions of informal learning may be better suited to teach this skill than elementary and secondary schools.
出自-2015年12月阅读原文
- Make full use of informal learning resources.
出自-2015年12月阅读原文
- Informal learning environments tolerate failure better than schools.
出自-2015年12月阅读原文
- For that, we have a robust informal learning system that gives no grades, takes all comers, and is available even on holidays and weekends.
出自-2015年12月阅读原文
- It has a very informal atmosphere, quite unlike some grand houses you visit.
出自-2013年12月听力原文
- Its informal conversational style would make interaction comfortable, and yet the machine would remain slightly unpredictable and therefore interesting.
出自-2013年6月听力原文
- Designers have also created informal gathering places, and upgraded employees' access to heavily trafficked areas such as copy and coffee rooms.
2015年高考英语上海卷 选词填空 原文
- No matter how formal or informal the work environment, the way you present yourself has an impact.
出自-2016年考研阅读原文
实用场景例句
- an informal atmosphere
- 友好轻松的气氛
牛津词典
- an informal arrangement/meeting/visit
- 非正式的安排 / 会议 / 访问
牛津词典
- Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department.
- 讨论限于在本部门内非正式地进行。
牛津词典
- an informal expression
- 非正式用语
牛津词典
- They told me informally (= not officially) that I had got the job.
- 他们非正式地告诉我说，我得到了那份工作。
牛津词典
- to dress informally
- 穿着便服
牛津词典
- She is refreshingly informal...
- 她不拘礼节,让人耳目一新。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- His friend was less good-looking, but a lot more informal and relaxed.
- 他的朋友没那么英俊,却随意、放松得多。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- I would like it to be an informal occasion...
- 我希望把它办得不那么正式。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- The house has an informal atmosphere.
- 房间里有一种轻松随意的氛围。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- Most of the time Jenny needs informal clothes...
- 大部分时间珍妮需要休闲服装。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- For lunch, dress is informal.
- 吃午饭时可以穿休闲服。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- The two leaders will retire to Camp David for informal discussions.
- 两位领导人将到戴维营进行非正式讨论。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- ...an informal meeting of EU ministers...
- 欧盟部长非正式会议
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- Xu Zuyuan of undersecretary of the Ministry of Communication chaired an informal discussion.
- 交通部副部长徐祖远主持了座谈会.
期刊摘选
- They invariably live nearby and are always available for an informal chat or an evening's entertainment.
- 他们都住在附近,你随时可以同他们聊天或在晚上一起娱乐.
期刊摘选
- The approach I will take to statistics is informal and intuitive.
- 我习惯以简略、直觉性的方法教导统计学.
期刊摘选
- There are informal marathons?
- 还有非正式的马拉松?
期刊摘选
- Most of the migrant workers are employed by some informal departments in the cities.
- 农民工绝大多数就业于城市的非正规部门.
期刊摘选
- Sometimes formal English and informal English must be carefully distinguished.
- 有时候正式英语与非正式英语要十分小心地加以区分.
《简明英汉词典》
- Holmes used an informal, chatty tone in his essays.
- 霍姆斯在文章中语气轻松随便.
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- Her speech is informal and filled with colloquialism.
- 她的演讲是非正式的,很口语化.
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- The meeting was very lively and informal with everyone chipping to supplement or refute what the speakers said.
- 会议开得很活跃,不拘束,每个人都能插话补充,或反驳发言者的讲话.
《简明英汉词典》
- Sometimes formal English and informal English are undistinguished.
- 有时候正式英语与非正式英语很难分清.
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- The leaders met over informal lunches.
- 领袖们在非正式午餐时进行会晤.
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- Dress at the party was informal, with no neckties or fancy dresses.
- 晚会上人们的服装很随意, 不打领带,也没穿高档的西服.
《简明英汉词典》
- I got an informal reception.
- 我受到了非正式接待.
《简明英汉词典》
- Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department.
- 讨论限于在本部门内非正式地进行。
《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》