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cursory

🇬🇧 UK/'kɜːsərɪ/🇺🇸 US/'kә:sәri/
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Definitions

adj.

Done quickly and without attention to detail; hasty and superficial

粗略的;草率的;匆忙的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
currun, chariot, carry
+
sconnector
+
oryrelating to, connected with
=cursory

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A cursory glance at the report revealed several errors.

  • 2.

    He gave the report only a cursory review before submitting it.

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