informal

英 [ɪnˈfɔːml] 美 [ɪnˈfɔːrml]

adj.  不拘礼节的; 友好随便的; 非正规的; 日常的; 随便的; 非正式的; 口语体的

复数:informals

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Oxford 3000 / Collins.2 / BNC.3120 / COCA.4529



牛津词典

adj.

  1. 不拘礼节的;友好随便的;非正规的
    relaxed and friendly; not following strict rules of how to behave or do sth
    1. an informal atmosphere
      友好轻松的气氛
    2. an informal arrangement/meeting/visit
      非正式的安排 / 会议 / 访问
    3. 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。
  2. 日常的;随便的
    suitable for wearing at home or when relaxing rather than for a special or an official occasion
    1. 非正式的;口语体的
      suitable for normal conversation and writing to friends rather than for serious speech and letters
      1. an informal expression
        非正式用语

    柯林斯词典

    1. ADJ-GRADED (言辞或行为)非正式的,亲切随便的
      Informal speech or behaviour is relaxed and friendly rather than serious, very correct, or official.
      1. She is refreshingly informal...
        她不拘礼节,让人耳目一新。
      2. 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。
    2. ADJ-GRADED (场合等)非正式的,随意的
      An informal situation is one which is relaxed and friendly and not very serious or official.
      1. I would like it to be an informal occasion...
        我希望把它办得不那么正式。
      2. The house has an informal atmosphere.
        房间里有一种轻松随意的氛围。
    3. ADJ-GRADED (衣服)非正式场合穿的,休闲的
      Informal clothes are casual and suitable for wearing when you are relaxing, but not on formal occasions.
      1. Most of the time Jenny needs informal clothes...
        大部分时间珍妮需要休闲服装。
      2. For lunch, dress is informal.
        吃午饭时可以穿休闲服。
    4. ADJ 非正式的;非正规的
      You use informal to describe something that is done unofficially or casually without planning.
      1. 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。
      2. ...an informal meeting of EU ministers...
        欧盟部长非正式会议
      3. We had an informal party at a hotel, and people just flooded in.
        我们在宾馆举行了一个非正式的晚会,人们蜂拥而至。

    双语例句

    1. Council members are due to have informal discussions later on today
      委员会成员定于今日晚些时候进行非正式讨论。
    2. At ease, Sergeant. This is completely informal.
      稍息,中士。这完全是很随意的。
    3. She is refreshingly informal
      她不拘礼节,让人耳目一新。
    4. 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。
    5. I would like it to be an informal occasion
      我希望把它办得不那么正式。
    6. The house has an informal atmosphere.
      房间里有一种轻松随意的氛围。
    7. Most of the time Jenny needs informal clothes
      大部分时间珍妮需要休闲服装。
    8. For lunch, dress is informal.
      吃午饭时可以穿休闲服。
    9. 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。
    10. We had an informal party at a hotel, and people just flooded in.
      我们在宾馆举行了一个非正式的晚会,人们蜂拥而至。
    11. The garden has an informal feel to soften the architectural lines of the conservatory.
      花园有一种随意的风格,从而使温室的建筑轮廓显得柔和了。
    12. What struck me about the firm is how genuinely friendly and informal it is.
      该公司的真诚、友好和不拘小节深深打动了我。
    13. Our aim was that these meetings be unstructured and informal
      我们的目的是,这些会议不事先进行精心组织,要随意一些。
    14. The restaurant is informal, stylish and extremely good value
      这家餐厅氛围轻松,装修雅致,而且价格非常公道。
    15. Bring informal casual wear.
      带上休闲的衣服。
    16. Each course comprises 10-12 informal weekly meetings
      每门课程都包括10至12次每周一次的非正式讨论会。
    17. They agreed to hold an informal meeting.
      他们同意举行一次非正式的会议。
    18. Its your informal& social learning hub if you like.
      如果你愿意,这可以是你的非正式学习和社会学习中心。
    19. We use this in spoken English because as its more of an informal expression.
      我们在英文口语中使用它因为它是一个不正式的表达方法。
    20. Time will be allocated to this end during plenary meetings and in more informal settings.
      将在全体会议和其他一些较为非正式的会议上为此拨出相应时间。
    21. But many believe that informal channels and conversations in the workplace can be helpful to employers.
      但许多人认为,在工作场所的非正式沟通渠道和交谈可能对雇主们有益。
    22. We had an informal talk with him in connection with the preparations for this meeting.
      我们就这次会议的准备工作与他进行了非正式会谈。
    23. ( informal) abounding with life and energy.
      (非正式)充满了大量的生命力和精力。
    24. Finally its severe impact has been felt both the informal and formal sectors in Mexico.
      最后,在墨西哥,非正式和正式部门都受到了危机的影响。
    25. Family meetings can be structured and rather formal or flexible and informal.
      家庭会议可以结构和相当灵活的,正式或非正式的。
    26. Informal consultation and negotiating group on marine scientific research;
      海洋科学研究的非正式协商和谈判小组;
    27. Sasa and share with you: wedding menu is divided into formal and informal two.
      莎莎和您一起分享:婚礼菜单分为正式和非正式两种。
    28. Although there is no formal relationship with state and local academies of science, there often is informal dialogue.
      虽然没有正式关系,与国家和地方院校的科学,有往往是非正式的对话。
    29. The boss had an informal discussion with me this morning, I feel really down.
      今天早上我与老板进行了一个正式的商讨,我真的觉得心情低落。
    30. But there are informal restrictions on exports from Ukraine and Kazakhstan.
      但乌克兰和哈萨克斯坦也施行了非正式的出口限制。

    英英释义

    adj

    1. not formal
      1. conservative people unaccustomed to informal dress
      2. an informal free-and-easy manner
      3. an informal gathering of friends

    2. used of spoken and written language

      1. having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
        1. had a cozy chat
        2. a relaxed informal manner
        3. an intimate cocktail lounge
        4. the small room was cozy and intimate

        Synonym:    cozyintimate

      2. not officially recognized or controlled
        1. an informal agreement
        2. a loose organization of the local farmers

        Synonym:    loose