Perfunctory



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 草率的, 敷衍的
• ［英］ adj. 草率的, 敷衍的 ( characterized by superficiality)
• ［类］ 反义词: obsession ( 沉迷)
• ［记］ per ( 表面) ＋funct ( 做) ＋ory -> 表面做 -> 马马虎虎的
• ［例］ a perfunctory pedagogue ( 得过且过的教书匠)

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Late Latin perfunctorius, from Latin perfungi to accomplish, get through with, from per- through + fungi to perform — more at per-, function
• Date: 1593
• 1. characterized by routine or superficiality ; mechanical <a perfunctory smile>
• 2. lacking in interest or enthusiasm
• ? perfunctorily adverb
• ? perfunctoriness noun

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