informal /ɪnˈfoɚməl/ adjective Learner's definition of INFORMAL
[more informal; most informal]
: not formal非正式的;非正规的: such as
a : having a friendly and relaxed quality友好随意的;令人放松的 -
an informal party轻松友好的聚会
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We had an informal meeting over lunch.我们午餐时进行了一次非正式会议。
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an informal conversation随意的谈话
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an informal writing style轻松随意的写作风格
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He has an informal manner that puts people at ease.他自然随和的举止让人舒适自在。
b : suited for ordinary use when you are relaxing适于日常休闲使用的;不拘礼节的 c of language : relaxed in tone : not suited for serious or official speech and writing语气轻松的;日常语言的 -
He spoke to them in informal Spanish/English.他用通俗的西班牙语/英语跟他们交谈。
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The term is common in informal contexts.这一词语在日常用语中很常见。
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informal language/speech/writing日常的语言/讲话/写作
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an informal word非正式的词语
d : done in a way that is not especially careful or scientific不是特别细心(或严谨)地去做的 — informality
/ɪnˌfoɚˈmæləti/ noun [noncount] — informally
/ɪnˈfoɚməli/ adverb -
We met to discuss the situation informally.我们非正式地在一起讨论了时局。
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speak/write informally非正式地说/写
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The word is used informally in this sense.这个词的此义项属非正式用法。
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She was informally dressed in blue jeans.她穿了一条很随意的蓝色牛仔裤。