casual
词根词缀:
actual adj. 实际的
act 动作,行动 + ual 有…性质的,属于…的 → 行动的 → 实际的
casual adj. 偶然的
cas 降临 + ual 有…性质的,属于…的 → 莫名其妙降临的 → 偶然的
gradual adj. 逐渐的
grad 走 + ual 有…性质的,属于…的 → 渐进地行走 → 逐渐的
mutual adj. 互相的
mut 变换 + ual 有…性质的,属于…的 → 变换的 → 互相的
数据来源:新东方英语词汇速记大全
相关例句:
A casual observer would have taken them to be three men out for an evening stroll
乍一看的话,还以为他们三人是晚上出来散步的。
It's difficult for me to be casual about anything
要我轻松处事很难。
Bring informal casual wear.
带上休闲的衣服。
The two old friends had a casual meeting.
这两位老朋友不期而遇。
The painting depicted a hall so lifelike that a casual observer might believe himself to be looking through an open door.
这幅画描绘的厅堂如此逼真,若不细看,还真以为是从一扇开着的门往里看呢。
Even a casual observer could hardly have failed to notice the heightening of an already tense atmosphere.
即便是不经意的旁观者也一定已经觉察到本就紧张的气氛进一步加剧了。