cavalier
gb/kˌævəlˈɪɹ/ us/kˌævəlˈɪɹ/
C1
英语
~ 9300
felelőtlen, nemtörődöm, lezser, könnyed, királypárti, gavallér
C1
1
felelőtlen
B2
nemtörődöm
C1
用法模式：
be cavalier about [something]; have a cavalier attitude to[ward] [something]
The company had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations, which worried the inspectors.
A vállalat biztonsági előírásokhoz való felelőtlen hozzáállása aggasztotta az ellenőröket.
He was surprisingly cavalier about missing the deadline for such an important project.
Meglepően nemtörődöm volt azzal kapcsolatban, hogy egy ilyen fontos projekt határidejét elmulasztotta.
The minister’s cavalier disregard for the facts damaged her credibility.
You can’t be so cavalier with people’s personal information in this line of work.
学习者例句
My boss is very cavalier about our working hours.
A főnököm nagyon felelőtlenül kezeli a munkaidőnket.
The driver was cavalier about the speed limit on the highway.
A sofőr nagyon nemtörődöm volt az autópályán érvényes sebességkorlátozással kapcsolatban.
She has a cavalier attitude to money and often spends too much.
We should not be cavalier with the rules of the lab.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse "cavalier" with "chivalrous" or "gentlemanly" because of similar words in other languages. In modern English, the adjective "cavalier" is usually negative, meaning careless or not serious enough, especially about important things.
含义
carelessly dismissive or disrespectful
搭配
cavalier attitude
|cavalier approach
|cavalier disregard for
|cavalier about
|cavalier with the truth
|rather cavalier
近义词
offhand (Suggests a casual, unthinking manner that can feel rude or dismissive.)
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dismissive (Focuses on rejecting or not taking something seriously, without the idea of carelessness in general behavior.)
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careless (More general; can refer to physical actions or mistakes, not only attitudes toward serious matters.)
反义词
conscientious (Emphasizes careful, responsible attention to duties or important matters.)
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respectful (Highlights showing proper regard and seriousness, the opposite of a cavalier attitude.)
主题
behavior
|attitude
|work
|ethics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
释义
Not caring enough about something important; not showing proper respect or attention.
Showing a lack of proper care, attention, or respect, especially toward something that should be taken seriously.
C2
LITERARY
2
用法模式：
a cavalier [air/manner/style]
With a cavalier air, he shrugged off the problems that frightened everyone else.
Lezser modorban, egy vállrándítással intézte el azokat a problémákat, amelyektől mindenki más megijedt.
She moved through the party with a cavalier grace, as if nothing could trouble her.
Könnyed eleganciával mozgott a partin, mintha semmi sem zavarhatná.
His cavalier manner charmed some people but annoyed those who expected more seriousness.
学习者例句
He walked into the room with a cavalier smile.
Lezser mosollyal lépett be a szobába.
She spoke in a cavalier way, as if the problem was very small.
Lezseren beszélt, mintha a probléma nagyon kicsi lenne.
The hero in the story has a cavalier style and is never afraid.
常见错误：
Learners may think this sense is the same as the more common negative sense of "cavalier". In literary contexts, it can be neutral or slightly positive, focusing on relaxed confidence rather than disrespect. Context and tone decide whether it feels positive or negative.
含义
light, carefree in manner
搭配
cavalier air
|cavalier manner
|cavalier charm
|cavalier grace
近义词
carefree (Neutral or positive; lacks the slight boldness or stylishness that "cavalier" can suggest in literary description.)
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insouciant (More formal and rare; strongly emphasizes lack of worry or concern.)
反义词
earnest (Stresses serious, sincere attention and concern, the opposite of a light, cavalier manner.)
主题
personality
|mood
|social
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
释义
Acting in a free and relaxed way that does not show much worry or concern.
Having a light, free, and somewhat bold manner that does not show worry or seriousness.
名词
C2
ARCHAIC
3
királypárti
C1
用法模式：
a Cavalier; the Cavaliers
The Cavaliers were eventually defeated by the Parliamentary forces led by Oliver Cromwell.
A királypártiakat végül az Oliver Cromwell vezette parlamenti erők győzték le.
Portraits of Cavaliers often show them as elegant horsemen with flowing hair and fine clothes.
A királypártiakról készült portrék gyakran elegáns lovasokként ábrázolják őket, lobogó hajjal és finom ruhákban.
The museum’s new exhibition focuses on battles fought between Cavaliers and Roundheads.
学习者例句
In the English Civil War, the king’s men were called Cavaliers.
Az angol polgárháborúban a király embereit királypártiaknak nevezték.
The Cavaliers fought against the Roundheads.
A királypártiak a kerekfejűek ellen harcoltak.
We learned that many Cavaliers came from rich families.
常见错误：
Learners may not realize that "Cavalier" is usually capitalized and used mainly in historical discussions about the English Civil War, not for modern political supporters.
含义
Royalist in English Civil War
搭配
Roundheads and Cavaliers
|Royalist Cavaliers
|dashing Cavaliers
|Cavalier forces
|Cavalier army
近义词
Royalist (General term for someone who supports a king; "Cavalier" refers specifically to Royalists in the English Civil War.)
反义词
Roundhead (The name for supporters of Parliament who fought against the Cavaliers in the English Civil War.)
主题
history
|politics
|war
|education
释义
A person who supported King Charles I in the English Civil War in the 1600s.
A Royalist supporter of King Charles I of England during the English Civil War, often depicted as a dashing, aristocratic horseman.
名词
C2
LITERARY
4
gavallér
C1
用法模式：
act as [someone’s] cavalier; her cavalier
At the ball, he served as her devoted cavalier for the entire evening.
A bálban egész este az ő odaadó gavallérja volt.
The heroine is torn between the quiet scholar and the dashing young cavalier.
A hősnő a csendes tudós és a sármos fiatal gavallér között őrlődik.
She entered the hall on the arm of a handsome cavalier in a dark suit.
学习者例句
In the story, a young cavalier takes her to the dance.
A történetben egy fiatal gavallér viszi el őt a táncestére.
He was her cavalier for the night at the party.
Aznap este ő volt a gavallérja a partin.
The movie shows a noble cavalier helping the princess.
常见错误：
Learners may assume this sense is common in everyday conversation. In modern English it is mainly literary or old-fashioned; most speakers would use "date" or "escort" instead.
含义
gallant male escort
搭配
her cavalier
|act as her cavalier
|young cavalier
|dashing cavalier
近义词
escort (Neutral and modern; does not carry the romantic, old-fashioned flavor that "cavalier" has in this sense.)
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gallant (Focuses on the man’s courteous, attentive behavior rather than the specific role as an escort.)
反义词
boor (Refers to a rude, ill‑mannered man, the opposite of a polite, gallant cavalier.)
主题
social
|relationships
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
释义
A man who goes with a woman to a dance or party and acts as her polite, gallant partner.
A gallant, polite man who acts as a woman’s escort, especially at a social event or in a romantic, old-fashioned way.
语法
词典原形
cavalier
IPA
GB/kˌævəlˈɪɹ/
US/kˌævəlˈɪɹ/
音节与重音
cava - lier （2 个音节）
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: cavalier
Noun
- Base: cavalier
- Plural: cavaliers
词族
Forms
cavaliers
noun
Core family
cavalierly
adverb
相关表达
be cavalier about
1/bˈi kˌævəlˈɪɹ əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
not care enough about something
To not care enough about something important; to be too relaxed or not serious about it.
例句
- You shouldn’t be so cavalier about your health.
- They are far too cavalier about protecting customer data.
- Investors cannot afford to be cavalier about these warning signs.
cavalier approach
1/kˌævəlˈɪɹ əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
careless way of doing something
A way of doing something that is too relaxed and does not give it the careful attention it needs.
例句
- The team took a cavalier approach to testing the new software.
- Such a cavalier approach to budgeting will cause problems later.
- Critics condemned the company’s cavalier approach to customer complaints.
cavalier attitude
1/kˌævəlˈɪɹ ˈætətˌud/
fixed phrase
careless or dismissive attitude
A way of thinking or feeling that does not take something serious enough and does not show enough care or respect.
例句
- His cavalier attitude to safety frightened his coworkers.
- The report criticizes the government’s cavalier attitude toward environmental laws.
- We can’t afford a cavalier attitude when it comes to data security.
cavalier disregard for
1/kˌævəlˈɪɹ dˌɪsɹɪɡˈɑɹd fɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
strong, careless lack of respect
A very careless lack of respect or attention to something important.
例句
- The judge noted the company’s cavalier disregard for the law.
- Their cavalier disregard for human rights shocked international observers.
- He acted with a cavalier disregard for the feelings of his staff.
Cavalier King Charles spaniel
1/kˌævəlˈɪɹ kˈɪŋ t͡ʃˈɑɹlz spˈænjəl/
fixed phrase
small toy dog breed
A small pet dog breed with long ears, a soft, silky coat, and a friendly nature.
例句
- They adopted a Cavalier King Charles spaniel from a local rescue group.
- Her Cavalier King Charles spaniel loves to sit on her lap all day.
cavalier with the truth
1/kˌævəlˈɪɹ wˈɪθ ðə tɹˈuθ/
fixed phrase
careless or loose with facts
To talk about facts in a way that is not very honest or exact, not caring enough if what you say is fully true.
例句
- The spokesperson was rather cavalier with the truth during the press conference.
- He has a reputation for being cavalier with the truth when it suits him.