perfunctory
意味: Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection; done as a matter of routine or duty rather than with genuine care.
Perfunctory describes actions performed mechanically, without real interest or engagement. It implies that something deserving proper attention has received only a token effort. The word is always negative. It collocates with 'glance,' 'inspection,' 'nod,' 'search,' 'greeting,' and 'applause.'
例文
- The security guard gave the bag a perfunctory glance before waving them through. 保安对包只是草草一瞥,就挥手放行了。El guardia de seguridad echó un vistazo perfunctorio al bolso antes de dejarles pasar.警備員はバッグをおざなりにちらりと見ただけで、通過させました。경비원은 가방을 형식적으로 힐끗 보고는 통과시켰습니다.
- After a perfunctory round of applause, the audience quickly filed out of the auditorium. 一阵敷衍的掌声过后,观众很快便离场了。Tras una ronda de aplausos perfunctorios, el público salió rápidamente del auditorio.型通りの拍手がひとしきり起こった後、聴衆は足早に会場を後にしました。의례적인 박수가 한 차례 이어진 후, 관객들은 서둘러 강당을 빠져나갔습니다.
- The report received only a perfunctory review before being filed away and forgotten. 那份报告仅受到了走过场式的审查,便被归档遗忘了。El informe recibió solo una revisión perfunctoria antes de ser archivado y olvidado.その報告書はおざなりな確認を受けただけで、ファイルに閉じられ忘れ去られました。그 보고서는 형식적인 검토만 받은 채 서류함에 들어가 잊혀졌습니다.
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使い方ガイド
場面: academic, media, professional
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Late Latin perfunctorius (careless, superficial), from Latin perfunctus, past participle of perfungi (to get through with, to discharge), from per- (through, completely) and fungi (to perform). The sense shifted from 'thoroughly performed' to 'carelessly performed.'
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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