英语

negligently

gb/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/ us/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
B2 英语
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adverb B2 action
1

in a careless way

In a careless way; not paying enough attention.

用法模式: negligently + [verb]
常见错误:
Learners may confuse it with "neglectfully" (rare) or use it where "accidentally" is meant; "negligently" implies carelessness.
近义词
carelessly (More common and less formal.) | inattentively (Emphasizes not paying attention.) | recklessly (Stronger; suggests taking dangerous risks.)
反义词
carefully (With attention and caution.) | diligently (With steady, responsible effort.) | responsibly (In a way that shows duty and care.)
搭配
negligently left |negligently dropped |negligently ignored |negligently handled |negligently stored |negligently damaged |negligently allowed |negligently failed
主题
daily_life |behavior |safety
例句
  • He negligently left the stove on all night.
  • She negligently deleted the wrong file and lost a week of work.
  • The technician negligently handled the equipment and broke a connector.
学习者例句
  • I negligently forgot to lock the door.
  • He negligently spilled coffee on the laptop.
adverb legal C1 action
2

in a legally negligent way

In a way that breaks a duty of care (legal).

用法模式: negligently + [verb] + [someone/something]
常见错误:
In legal English, "negligently" is not the same as "intentionally"; it means careless failure to meet a reasonable standard of care.
近义词
negligent (Adjective form; used differently in a sentence.) | culpably (More formal; emphasizes blame.)
反义词
non-negligently (Without legal negligence; meeting the duty of care.) | reasonably (In line with what a reasonable person would do.)
搭配
negligently caused |negligently injured |negligently killed |negligently failed to |negligently misrepresented |negligently maintained |negligently supervised |negligently operated |negligently discharged
主题
law |work |safety
例句
  • The court ruled that the landlord negligently failed to repair the stairs.
  • Prosecutors argued that the driver negligently caused the collision by speeding in poor visibility.
  • The insurer denied coverage because the damage was negligently caused during installation.
学习者例句
  • The company acted negligently and caused an accident.
语法
词典原形
negligently
IPA
GB/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
US/nˈɛɡlɪd͡ʒəntli/
音节与重音
neg - li - gently (3 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (neg)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: negligently
  • Plural: negligentlies
词族
Forms
negligentlies noun
Core family
neglect verb B1 negligence noun C1 negligent adjective B2
Related words
neglectful adjective B2 neglectfully adverb
Negative and opposite forms
careful adjective A2 carefully adverb A2
Advanced or less common
negligible adjective C1 negligibly adverb
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