"at random" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 随意地
• 随机地

Definition

如果某事"随意地"发生或被选择，就是没有特定顺序、计划或模式，纯属偶然。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“At random”在正式和口语中都常用，常跟“pick”“choose”等动词连用。易和“randomly”混淆，但“at random”为短语。形容事物、行动或人的随机性。

Examples

They picked a name at random from the hat.

他们从帽子里**随意地**抽了一个名字。

The books were arranged at random on the shelf.

书被**随意地**摆放在书架上。

Choose a card at random from the deck.

从牌堆里**随意地**选一张牌。

The winners were drawn at random, so everyone had a fair chance.

获胜者是**随机地**抽取的，所以每个人都有机会。

He grabbed something to eat at random from the fridge.

他从冰箱里**随意地**拿了点吃的。

Sometimes, great ideas come to you at random.

有时候，伟大的想法会**随机地**冒出来。