neglected
UK/nɪˈglektɪd/US/ni'^lektid/
B2
Definitions
adj.
Not given proper care or attention; in poor condition from being ignored.
被忽视的；疏于照料而破败的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedneglectnot, reversal
+
-edchoose, pick, read, gather
=neglected
Past participle of neglect as an adjective: left without care.
Common Collocations
- 1.neglected child被忽视的孩子
- 2.neglected building破败的建筑
- 3.sadly neglected被严重忽视的
- 4.neglected area被忽视的地区
Example Sentences
- 1.
The neglected garden was overgrown with weeds.
- 2.
Neglected children often struggle later in life.