desultory
英 ['des(ə)lt(ə)rɪ; -z-]
美['dɛsəltɔri]
- adj. 断断续续的；散漫的；不连贯的，无条理的
英英释意
- 1. marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another;
- "desultory thoughts"
- "the desultory conversation characteristic of cocktail parties"
双语例句
- 1. I wandered about in a desultory fashion.
- 我漫无目的地四处游荡。
来自《权威词典》
- 2. Do not let the discussion fragment into a desultory conversation with no clear direction.
- 不要让讨论变得支离破碎,成为没有明确方向的漫谈.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 3. Carrie followed up this desultory conversation with occasional interruptions from the Vances.
- 嘉莉继续这样随便地谈着,万斯夫妇偶尔也插上几句.
来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹
- 4. The constables made a desultory attempt to keep them away from the barn.
- 警察漫不经心地拦着不让他们靠近谷仓。
来自辞典例句
- 5. Judith now entered into a desultory discourse with Deerslayer.
- 尤蒂丝开始和打鹿将东拉西扯地闲聊起来.
来自辞典例句