offhand
UK/ˌɔfˈhænd/US/'ɒf'hænd/
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Definitions
adj.
Said or done without preparation or thought
即兴的；随口的
adj.
Casually rude or unfriendly
漫不经心的，怠慢的
adv.
Without checking or preparing; right now from memory
即刻地；当下凭记忆地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedoff + hand = 'off the top of the hand,' done at once without taking time to prepare. From 'unprepared, impromptu' it also drifted to 'casually offhand' in manner — so abrupt it seems rude.
Root hand still carries 23 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.offhand remark随口说的话
- 2.offhand comment无意的评论
- 3.offhand manner漫不经心的态度
Example Sentences
- 1.
I can't tell you the exact figure offhand.
- 2.
His offhand reply hurt her feelings.