carefree
gb/kˈɛɹfɹˌi/ us/kˈɛɹfɹˌi/
B2
英语
义项
0 个义项
adjective
B2
property
1
not worried or anxious
happy and relaxed because you have no worries.
用法模式：
[someone] feels carefree; a carefree [smile/laugh]
常见错误：
Do not confuse with careless (not careful and likely to make mistakes). Carefree is about not worrying, not about being negligent.
近义词
lighthearted (Emphasizes cheerfulness and lack of seriousness.)
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untroubled (Emphasizes being unaffected by worries or problems.)
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easygoing (Often focuses on a relaxed personality rather than a momentary feeling.)
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happy-go-lucky (More informal; can imply a casual, unplanned approach to life.)
反义词
worried (Feeling concern or anxiety.)
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anxious (Feeling nervous or uneasy about something.)
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careworn (Showing signs of worry over time.)
搭配
a carefree attitude
|a carefree life
|a carefree smile
|carefree laughter
|a carefree mood
|feel carefree
|seem carefree
|look carefree
|carefree days
|carefree summer
主题
emotions
|daily_life
例句
- On holiday, she finally felt carefree and relaxed.
- He gave a carefree laugh, as if nothing could bother him.
- The children ran around the park with carefree energy.
学习者例句
- I feel carefree on weekends.
- She has a carefree smile.
adjective
B2
property
2
without responsibilities or commitments
having no big responsibilities, so you can do what you want.
用法模式：
a carefree [existence/lifestyle/childhood]
常见错误：
Carefree suggests freedom from responsibility; it can sound positive or (sometimes) slightly critical, depending on context.
近义词
unencumbered (More formal; focuses on not being burdened by obligations.)
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free (Broader; not limited or constrained (not necessarily about worries).)
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footloose (Emphasizes freedom to travel or change plans easily.)
反义词
burdened (Having heavy responsibilities or worries.)
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tied down (Restricted by commitments such as family or work.)
搭配
a carefree lifestyle
|a carefree existence
|a carefree childhood
|carefree single life
|a carefree student life
|a carefree summer
|live a carefree life
|the carefree days of youth
主题
daily_life
|relationships
|work
例句
- Before he had kids, he lived a carefree lifestyle and traveled whenever he wanted.
- She missed the carefree days of university, when she had fewer responsibilities.
- They dreamed of a more carefree existence outside the city.
学习者例句
- I want a more carefree life.
- His childhood was carefree.
adjective
C1
property
3
casually unconcerned about consequences
not thinking carefully about possible problems; too relaxed.
用法模式：
a carefree approach to [something]; be carefree about [something]
常见错误：
If you mean 'not careful' (e.g., with work), use careless, not carefree.
近义词
nonchalant (Emphasizes appearing calm and unconcerned, sometimes too much.)
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casual (Less formal; can imply not taking something seriously.)
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heedless (Stronger and more negative; stresses ignoring warnings or consequences.)
反义词
cautious (Careful to avoid risk or mistakes.)
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responsible (Taking duties and consequences seriously.)
搭配
a carefree approach
|a carefree manner
|a carefree attitude to money
|carefree about deadlines
|carefree spending
|carefree decisions
主题
personality
|behavior
|emotions
例句
- His carefree approach to money worried his partner.
- She sounded carefree about the exam, but she hadn’t studied much.
- They were carefree about safety rules until an accident happened.
学习者例句
- Don’t be carefree about your homework.
- He is too carefree with money.
语法
词典原形
carefree
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹfɹˌi/
US/kˈɛɹfɹˌi/
音节与重音
care - free （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (care)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: carefree
词族
Related words
caring
adjective
carer
noun
caregiver
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
carefulness
noun
相关表达
a carefree attitude
1/ə kˈɛɹfɹˌi ˈætətˌud/
fixed phrase
relaxed, unworried outlook
a way of thinking that is relaxed and not worried.
例句
- She has a carefree attitude toward small problems.
- His carefree attitude made it easy to work with him.
- They admired her carefree attitude to life.
a carefree lifestyle
1/ə kˈɛɹfɹˌi lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
life with few obligations
a way of living with few responsibilities.
例句
- After quitting his job, he tried to live a carefree lifestyle by the sea.
- They marketed the resort as the perfect place for a carefree lifestyle.
- She didn’t want a carefree lifestyle; she wanted meaningful work.
a carefree smile
1/ə kˈɛɹfɹˌi smˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
smile showing no worry
a smile that looks relaxed and unworried.
例句
- She greeted them with a carefree smile.
- He tried to put on a carefree smile, but he looked tired.
- In the photo, everyone has a carefree smile.
carefree days
1/kˈɛɹfɹˌi dˈeɪz/
fixed phrase
time without worries
a time when you had no worries.
例句
- He often talked about the carefree days of his childhood.
- They spent a few carefree days by the lake.
- Looking back, those were carefree days before the business got serious.