新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

informal

英  [ɪnˈfɔːməl]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1. 非正式的(言行)

    Informal speech or behaviour is relaxed and friendly rather than serious, very correct, or official.

    近义词

    relaxed , casual

    双语例句

    例:

    She is refreshingly informal.

    她的随和令人耳目一新。

    2. 轻松随意的

    An informal situation is one that is relaxed and friendly and not very serious or official.

    近义词

    relaxed

    双语例句

    例:

    The house has an informal atmosphere.

    这屋子里有一种轻松随意的氛围。

    例:

    This door leads to the informal living area.

    这扇门通向气氛随和的会客区。

    3. (衣服)休闲的

    Informal clothes are casual and suitable for wearing when you are relaxing, but not on formal occasions.

    近义词

    casual

    双语例句

    例:

    For lunch, dress is informal.

    吃午餐可以穿着休闲装。

    4. 非正式的 , 非正规的

    You use informal to describe something that is done unofficially or casually without planning.

    近义词

    unofficial

    反义词

    formal

    双语例句

    例:

    The two leaders will retire to Camp David for informal discussions.

    这两位领导人将去戴维营进行非正式会谈。

    例:

    This was an informal, unofficial investigation.

    那是个随意的非官方调查。