informal

美 [ɪnˈfɔːrml]英 [ɪnˈfɔːml]
  • adj.非正式的;非正规的;日常的;随便的;不拘礼节的;口语体的;友好随便的

派生词: informality n.;informally adv.

informalinformal

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

an informal atmosphere

友好轻松的气氛

an informal arrangement/meeting/visit

非正式的安排 / 会议 / 访问

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

3

非正式的;口语体的
suitable for normal conversation and writing to friends rather than for serious speech and letters

an informal expression

非正式用语

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They told me informally (= not officially) that I had got the job.

他们非正式地告诉我说,我得到了那份工作。

to dress informally

穿着便服

informal

频次

  • 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.

    She is refreshingly informal...

    她不拘礼节,让人耳目一新。

  • She was always there at half past eight, chatting informally to the children.

    她总是8点半到那里,和孩子们亲切地闲聊。

  • He was overwhelmed by their friendly informality.

    他们的友好随和让他受宠若惊。

  • 4
    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.

    I would like it to be an informal occasion...

    我希望把它办得不那么正式。

  • Eleanor enjoyed the relative informality of island life.

    埃莉诺喜欢岛上相对轻松随意的生活。

  • 6
    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.

    Most of the time Jenny needs informal clothes...

    大部分时间珍妮需要休闲服装。

  • Everyone dressed informally in shorts or jeans.

    大家都穿得很休闲,不是穿了短裤就是穿了牛仔裤。

  • 8
    ADJ 非正式的;非正规的
    You use informal to describe something that is done unofficially or casually without planning.

    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。

  • He began informally to handle Ted's tax affairs for him.

    他开始非正式地为特德打理税务。

adj

1
not formal
conservative people unaccustomed to informal dress
an informal free-and-easy manner
an informal gathering of friends
2
used of spoken and written language
3
having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
had a cozy chat
a relaxed informal manner
an intimate cocktail lounge
the small room was cozy and intimate
Synonym: cozy intimate
4
not officially recognized or controlled
an informal agreement
a loose organization of the local farmers
Synonym: loose

数据来源:WordNet

  1. Her ceremonious manner was rather inappropriate for our informal party .

    她那郑重客套的举止实在和我们不拘礼节的晚会不符。

  2. Many companies organize events or games for their employees to encourage informal interaction .

    许多企业会组织员工参加各种活动或比赛,以此鼓励员工相互间进行不拘礼节的交流。

  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。

  4. The essay suddenly switches from a formal to an informal register .

    这篇短文的语体风格突然从正式转为非正式。

  5. The prince 's manner was informal , without a trace of pomposity .

    王子的态度平易谦和,没有一点傲气。

  6. Plant daffodils in informal drifts .

    随便种几丛黄水仙。

  7. 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。

  8. I would like it to be an informal occasion

    我希望把它办得不那么正式。

  9. 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。

  10. Most of the time Jenny needs informal clothes

    大部分时间珍妮需要休闲服装。

  11. 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。

  12. 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。

  13. The house has an informal atmosphere .

    房间里有一种轻松随意的氛围。

  14. 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。

  15. 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。

  16. At ease , Sergeant . This is completely informal .

    稍息,中士。这完全是很随意的。

  17. 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。

  18. For lunch , dress is informal .

    吃午饭时可以穿休闲服。

  19. Bring informal casual wear .

    带上休闲的衣服。

  20. 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。

  21. 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。

  22. She is refreshingly informal

    她不拘礼节,让人耳目一新。

  23. They agreed to hold an informal meeting .

    他们同意举行一次非正式的会议。

  24. Informal learning environments tolerate failure better than schools .

    与学校相比,非正式的学习环境对失败更加包容。

  25. Museums and other institutions of informal learning may be better suited to teach this skill than elementary and secondary schools .

    博物馆和其他非正规学习机构可能比中小学更适合教授这种技能。

  26. For that , we have a robust informal learning system that gives no grades , takes all comers , and is available even on holidays and weekends .

    为此,我们有一个强大的非正式学习系统,不打分数,对所有人开放,甚至在节假日和周末也可以使用。

  27. For most informal dinners , you can just wear comfortable clothes .

    对于大多数非正式的晚餐,你穿着舒适的衣服就行了。

  28. Love This seems too informal , like over-sharing in the business context .

    这个看起来太不正式,在商业邮件中就像过度分享。

  29. Found the Junto , a club for informal discussion of scientific , economic and political ideas .

    建立了一个秘密俱乐部,讨论的主题是政治、经济和科学等时事方面的问题。

  30. I got an informal reception .

    我受到了非正式接待。