cavalier

[英] [ˌkævəˈlɪə] [美] [ˌkævəˈlɪr] 生词本

n.

adj.

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  • 英英释义

1. ADJ-GRADED 轻慢的;不在乎的;掉以轻心的 If you describe a person or their behaviour as cavalier, you are criticizing them because you think that they do not consider other people's feelings or take account of the seriousness of a situation. 
  • The Editor takes a cavalier attitude to the concept of fact checking.

    《编辑》杂志对于核对事实这一点采取无所谓的态度。

Noun

1. a gallant or courtly gentleman

Adjective

1. given to haughty disregard of others