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offhand

🇬🇧 UK/ˌɔfˈhænd/🇺🇸 US/'ɒf'hænd/
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Definitions

adj.

Done without preparation or forethought; casually inconsiderate or curt.

即兴的;随口的;漫不经心的;唐突的

adv.

Without prior thought or preparation; immediately.

即兴地;随口地;不假思索地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
offother
+
handhand, the end part of the arm
=offhand

Common Collocations

  • 1.offhand remark随口说的话
  • 2.offhand comment无意的评论

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He made an offhand remark without thinking about its consequences.

  • 2.

    Her offhand attitude toward the project annoyed everyone.

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