英语单词

irregular是什么意思

irregular

英 [ɪ'regjʊlə] 美 [ɪ'rɛɡjəlɚ]
  • n. 不规则物;不合规格的产品
  • adj. 不规则的;无规律的;非正规的;不合法的

中文词源


irregular 不规则的

ir-,不,非,regular,规则的。

英文词源


irregular (adj.)
late 14c., "not in conformity with Church rules," from Old French irreguler (13c., Modern French irrégulier), from Medieval Latin irregularis, from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + Latin regularis (see regular (adj.)). General sense is from late 15c.
irregular (n.)
"a soldier not of the regular army," 1747, from irregular (adj.).

双语例句


1. She was taken to hospital suffering from an irregular heartbeat.
她因心律不齐被送往医院。

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2. At least 17 different irregular units are engaged in the war.
至少有17个非正规军部队参战。

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3. The paint was drying in irregular patches.
油漆一片片地慢慢变干了。

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4. Cars passed at irregular intervals.
断断续续地有汽车驶过。

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5. Smoking could lead to irregular heartbeats.
吸烟会引起心律失常。

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