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cavalier

UK //ˌkævəˈlɪə(r)//US //ˌkævəˈlɪr//

词源

源自意大利语 'cavaliere'(骑士),经法语 'chevalier' 演变而来,最终源于拉丁语 'caballarius'(骑手),与马术相关。

adjective

❶ 形容人态度傲慢轻率,对重要事情表现出漫不经心或不在乎的样子。常用于批评他人不够认真负责。

“He has a cavalier attitude towards his responsibilities.”

(他对自己的责任抱着一种漫不经心的态度。)

“The manager's cavalier dismissal of complaints angered the staff.”

(经理对投诉轻率驳回的态度激怒了员工。)

同义词:disdainful, offhand, nonchalant, flippant

noun

❶ 指17世纪英国支持国王查理一世的骑士派成员,历史上也泛指优雅的骑士或绅士。

“The Cavaliers fought against the Roundheads in the English Civil War.”

(骑士党在英国内战中与圆颅党作战。)

“Paintings often depict cavaliers in plumed hats and elaborate costumes.”

(画作中常描绘头戴羽饰帽、身着华服的骑士。)

同义词:knight, royalist, gallant, gentleman

常见短语

cavalier attitude — 指对重要事情表现出傲慢或漫不经心的态度,常含贬义。

“The CEO's cavalier attitude toward environmental issues drew public criticism.”

(CEO对环境问题的轻率态度招致了公众批评。)