negligently
UK/ˈneglɪdʒənt/US/'neglidʒəntli/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a careless way that fails to give proper attention or care
疏忽地；粗心大意地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedneg-not, deny
+
-entfull of, characterized by
+
-lyin the manner of
=negligently
Adverb of negligent. Latin negligere = neg- (not) + legere (pick up, gather) = 'to not pick up,' i.e. to not bother with. To act negligently is to fail to 'pick up' the care a situation demands.
Root lect still carries 128 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.act negligently疏忽地行事
- 2.behave negligently粗心地行为
- 3.negligently caused因疏忽造成
Example Sentences
- 1.
The company acted negligently by ignoring the safety warnings.