Desultory



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj.不连贯的, 散漫的
• ［英］ adj.不连贯的, 散漫的 ( disconnected; not methodical; random)
• ［记］ de+sult ( 拿住) +ory -> 拿不住 -> 散漫的
• ［同］ 同根词: consult ( 咨询、忠告) ;insult ( 侮辱)

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Latin desultorius, literally, of a circus rider who leaps from horse to horse, from desilire to leap down, from de- + salire to leap — more at sally
• Date: 1581
• 1. marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose <a dragged-out ordeal of…desultory shopping — Herman Wouk>
• 2. not connected with the main subject
• 3. disappointing in progress, performance, or quality <a desultory fifth place finish><a desultory wine>
• ? desultorily adverb
• ? desultoriness noun

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