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　

TOEFL经济

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

牛津词典

adj.

• 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。
• 日常的；随便的
  suitable for wearing at home or when relaxing rather than for a special or an official occasion
• 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

• ADJ-GRADED (言辞或行为)非正式的，亲切随便的
  Informalspeech 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。
• ADJ-GRADED (场合等)非正式的,随意的
  Aninformalsituation 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。
• ADJ-GRADED (衣服)非正式场合穿的,休闲的
  Informalclothes 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。
• ADJ 非正式的;非正规的
  You useinformalto 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。

英英释义

adj

• not formal
  1. conservative people unaccustomed to informal dress
  2. an informal free-and-easy manner
  3. an informal gathering of friends
• used of spoken and written language
• 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
• not officially recognized or controlled
  1. an informal agreement
  2. a loose organization of the local farmers
  Synonym:loose

双语例句

• 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。
• 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。
• For lunch, dress is informal.
  吃午饭时可以穿休闲服。
• 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。
• The house has an informal atmosphere.
  房间里有一种轻松随意的氛围。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。