英语

irregularity

gb/ɪɹˌɛɡjʊlˈɛɹəti/ us/ɪɹˌɛɡjʊlˈɛɹəti/
C1 英语
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名词 C1 entity
1

Unusual deviation from a pattern

something that is different from the usual or expected pattern.

用法模式: an irregularity in [something]; irregularities in [a pattern/data/process]
常见错误:
Do not use irregularity simply to mean “not often”; use infrequency or irregular occurrence instead.
近义词
anomaly (often slightly more technical; emphasizes something unusual or hard to explain.) | deviation (emphasizes movement away from a standard or expected pattern.) | inconsistency (emphasizes a lack of agreement or uniformity between things.)
反义词
regularity (the state of following a normal or consistent pattern.) | normality (the condition of being usual or expected.) | consistency (steady agreement with a pattern or standard.)
搭配
detect an irregularity |spot an irregularity |notice an irregularity |minor irregularity |apparent irregularity |data irregularity |statistical irregularity |pattern irregularity |report an irregularity
主题
general |analysis |problems
例句
  • The software flagged an irregularity in the sensor data.
  • Investigators noticed several small irregularities in the timeline.
  • Any irregularity in the pattern should be checked before the results are published.
学习者例句
  • The nurse saw an irregularity in the test result.
  • There is a small irregularity in the numbers.
名词 formal C1 event
2

Rule or procedure problem

a problem where rules or correct procedures were not followed.

用法模式: irregularities in [records/elections/procedures]; [financial/accounting/voting] irregularities
常见错误:
In news and business contexts, irregularities is often plural and may imply possible wrongdoing, not just a small mistake.
近义词
violation (stronger; clearly says a rule or law was broken.) | breach (common in legal and business contexts; emphasizes breaking an obligation.) | impropriety (formal; suggests improper or unethical behavior.) | discrepancy (emphasizes a mismatch in records or information, not necessarily wrongdoing.)
反义词
compliance (following rules, laws, or requirements.) | regularity (proper conformity to rules or procedure.) | propriety (correct and acceptable behavior, especially formally.)
搭配
financial irregularities |accounting irregularities |voting irregularities |election irregularities |procedural irregularity |serious irregularities |alleged irregularities |investigate irregularities |uncover irregularities |audit irregularities
主题
law |business |politics |finance |administration
例句
  • The audit found serious accounting irregularities at the company.
  • Observers reported voting irregularities in several districts.
  • The contract award was delayed because of a procedural irregularity.
学习者例句
  • The report found financial irregularities.
  • Officials investigated irregularities in the election.
名词 C1 property
3

Lack of regular pattern

the fact that something does not happen or continue in a regular way.

用法模式: the irregularity of [something]; irregularity in [timing/schedules/supply]
常见错误:
Irregularity is usually more formal than everyday phrases such as not regular or not consistent.
近义词
inconsistency (emphasizes variation from one time or case to another.) | unevenness (emphasizes an unsteady or unequal pattern.) | unpredictability (emphasizes that something is hard to predict.)
反义词
regularity (a steady and predictable pattern.) | consistency (little variation over time or across cases.) | predictability (the quality of being easy to expect or forecast.)
搭配
irregularity of service |irregularity of attendance |irregularity of supply |irregularity in schedules |irregularity in delivery times |seasonal irregularity |sleep irregularity |reduce irregularity
主题
time |schedules |patterns |daily_life
例句
  • The irregularity of the train service made commuting difficult.
  • She was worried about the irregularity of her sleep schedule.
  • The company tried to reduce irregularity in delivery times.
学习者例句
  • The irregularity of the buses is frustrating.
  • He dislikes the irregularity of his work hours.
名词 C1 property
4

Uneven surface or shape

an uneven or imperfect place on a surface or in a shape.

用法模式: irregularities in/on [a surface/object]; surface irregularities
常见错误:
For a very visible mark on skin or fabric, blemish, mark, or flaw may sound more natural than irregularity.
近义词
unevenness (emphasizes lack of smoothness or levelness.) | imperfection (emphasizes that something is not perfect.) | flaw (often suggests a defect that reduces quality.) | blemish (commonly used for small marks on skin or surfaces.)
反义词
smoothness (absence of rough or uneven areas.) | evenness (a level, regular surface or shape.) | uniformity (sameness in form, texture, or appearance.)
搭配
surface irregularities |skin irregularities |tiny irregularities |visible irregularities |structural irregularity |edge irregularity |shape irregularity |remove irregularities |smooth out irregularities
主题
objects |materials |design |appearance
例句
  • The painter sanded the wall to remove surface irregularities.
  • Tiny irregularities in the glass can distort the image.
  • The handmade tiles have slight irregularities that give them character.
学习者例句
  • The table has a small irregularity on one edge.
  • The machine checks the metal for surface irregularities.
名词 technical C1 state
5

Abnormal body rhythm or cycle

a change in the normal timing or rhythm of something in the body.

用法模式: [heart rhythm/menstrual] irregularity; an irregularity in [a heartbeat/cycle]
常见错误:
For heartbeat problems, arrhythmia is the specific medical term; irregularity is broader and less precise.
近义词
abnormality (broad medical term for something outside the normal range.) | arrhythmia (specific technical term for an abnormal heart rhythm.) | disruption (emphasizes interruption of the normal pattern.)
反义词
normal rhythm (a usual, healthy rhythm, especially of the heart.) | regular cycle (a body cycle that follows an expected timing pattern.) | regularity (normal steadiness or predictability of a body function.)
搭配
heart rhythm irregularity |heartbeat irregularity |menstrual irregularity |cycle irregularity |pulse irregularity |rhythm irregularities |detect an irregularity |monitor an irregularity |mild irregularity
主题
health |medicine |body
例句
  • The monitor detected a heart rhythm irregularity.
  • Menstrual irregularities are common after major stress or weight changes.
  • Talk to a doctor if you notice an irregularity in your heartbeat.
学习者例句
  • The doctor found an irregularity in her heartbeat.
  • Stress can cause cycle irregularities.
名词 technical C1 entity
6

Exception in language patterns

a word or form that does not follow the usual grammar, spelling, or pronunciation pattern.

用法模式: irregularities in [spelling/grammar/pronunciation]; [verb/plural] irregularities
常见错误:
Do not confuse irregularity with irregular verb; an irregularity can be any exception in spelling, grammar, or pronunciation.
近义词
exception (the most general term for something that does not follow a rule.) | anomaly (more formal; emphasizes an unusual form in a system.) | irregular form (specific term for a language form that does not follow the normal pattern.)
反义词
regular form (a language form that follows the normal pattern.) | regularity (conformity to a language pattern or rule.) | pattern (the normal model that regular forms follow.)
搭配
spelling irregularities |pronunciation irregularities |verb irregularities |grammatical irregularity |plural irregularity |morphological irregularity |language irregularities |learn irregularities
主题
language |grammar |education
例句
  • English spelling is full of irregularities.
  • Children often memorize verb irregularities one by one.
  • The lesson focused on irregularities in plural noun forms.
学习者例句
  • There are many spelling irregularities in English.
  • We learned some verb irregularities today.
语法
词典原形
irregularity
IPA
GB/ɪɹˌɛɡjʊlˈɛɹəti/
US/ɪɹˌɛɡjʊlˈɛɹəti/
音节与重音
ir - reg - u - lar - ity (5 个音节)
Stress on 4th syllable (lar)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: irregularity
  • Plural: irregularities, irregularity
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