inadvertently

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GREC2

Definitions

adv.

Without intention or awareness; by accident or oversight.

无意地;不经意地;疏忽地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
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advertstem
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entperforming, being in a state
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lyin the manner of
=inadvertently

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He inadvertently revealed the surprise by mentioning the party.

  • 2.

    The virus was inadvertently introduced into the lab.

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