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neglect

🇬🇧 UK/nɪ'glekt/🇺🇸 US/ni'glekt/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB2

Definitions

v.

To fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something; to omit to do something

忽视;疏忽;忽略

n.

Lack of proper care or attention; the state of being uncared for

疏忽;忽视;失职

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
negnot, deny
+
lectchoose, read, gather
=neglect

Common Collocations

  • 1.neglect one's duties玩忽职守
  • 2.neglect one's health忽视健康
  • 3.neglect a problem忽视问题

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Parents should never neglect their children's education.

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