今日主題字 👉 casual
📝測評重點
casual 一字頗為常見且實用，出現在 IELTS speaking 口說考題中的機會滿高的。
考點 1
在 IELTS speaking 口說測驗中，有一類討論「衣著服裝」的題型很喜歡問 “Describe a piece of clothing you usually wear.” 這樣的問題，而回應便可說 “I usually wear something casual, like T-shirts and jeans, because I feel comfortable wearing them.”
舉一反三：Peter was not allowed entry into the casino, for his attire was considered too casual in contrast to the high-class ensemble worn by the other guests.，此例句中的 casual 也是「隨意的」之意，描述輕鬆不拘的服裝。參照〈釋義D〉
考點 2
另外，也應注意 casual 當「臨時的」之意時，可與 workers 搭配，意為 casual workers「臨時工」。
例如 Unlike the regularly employed staff at the beach house, Harry held a much more casual summer position as a part-time bartender. 這句中的 casual 便是指 「臨時的」之意。參照〈釋義B〉
📝字義辨析 一 Examples and Synonyms
Some of the simplest words in the English language can also be the most ambiguous. “Casual” is often overused in many circumstances because the word has multiple meanings and they are quite easy to confuse. Today, lets break down the different meanings of “casual” in various scenarios and find a few synonyms for them as well.
英語中一些最簡單的單字也可能是最模稜兩可的。「casual」此單字在很多情況下經常被過度使用，因為這個詞有多種意思，而且很容易混淆。今天，我們就來分析一下「casual」在不同情況下的不同含義，並為它們找出一些同義詞。
釋義A relaxed, unconcerned 隨便的；漫不經心的
替換字 random, trivial, offhand
例1 ▶ The new players on the team treated the basketball game as a simple, casual exercise, but the regulars knew that it was much more serious than it seemed.
球隊的新隊員們把籃球比賽當成一種簡單、隨意的運動，但老隊員們知道這比看起來要嚴肅得多。
釋義B not regular or permanent 臨時的；不定期的
替換字 irregular, occasional, intermittent
例2 ▶ Unlike the regularly employed staff at the beach house, Harry held a much more casual summer position as a part-time bartender.
與濱海別墅的固定員工不同，Harry 在夏季擔任兼職調酒師，職位更為隨意。
釋義C happening by chance, accidental 偶然的；碰巧的
替換字 unintended, unplanned, coincident
例3 ▶ To Sarah, bumping into her co-worker after work hours at the gym may have been a casual encounter, but, unfortunately, it was not exactly by coincidence.
對莎拉來說，下班後在健身房偶遇她的同事可能只是一次偶然的相遇，但不幸的是，這並非巧合。
釋義D not formal (speech); without formality (of style or manner) 非正式的；不拘禮節的
替換字 relaxed, informal, laid-back, easygoing
例4 ▶ Peter was not allowed entry into the casino, for his attire was considered too casual in contrast to the high-class ensemble worn by the other guests.
彼得不被允許進入賭場，因為他的服裝與其他客人穿著的高級套裝相比被認為過於隨意。
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