Remiss
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[编辑] 解释
[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- adj. 疏忽的, 不留心的
- ［英］ adj. 疏忽的, 不留心的 ( negligent in the performance of work or duty)
- ［类］ 反义词: assiduous ( 勤勉的) ; punctilious ( 一丝不苟的)
- ［记］ re ( 重新) +miss ( 放) -> 放掉, 不注意的
- ［例］ He is very remiss in answering letters.
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
adjective
- Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French remis, Latin remissus, from past participle of remittere to send back, relax
- Date: 15th century
- 1. negligent in the performance of work or duty ; careless
- 2. showing neglect or inattention ; lax
- Synonyms: see negligent
- ? remissly adverb
- ? remissness noun
