negligent
UK/'neɡlidʒənt/US/'neglidʒәnt/
TOEFLC1
Definitions
adj.
Failing to take proper care; careless.
疏忽的，玩忽的，粗心的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedneg- (not) + lig (pick up) + -ent (adj.) = inclined not to pick things up / not to take care; careless.
Root lect still carries 128 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.negligent driver粗心的司机
- 2.grossly negligent存在重大过失的
- 3.negligent conduct过失行为
Example Sentences
- 1.
The company was found negligent in maintaining its equipment.
- 2.
He was negligent in checking the figures.