"perfunctory" in Chinese (Simplified)
敷衍的例行公事的
Definition
如果某事是perfunctory,就是指做得很快、缺乏用心,只是例行公事,缺少真正的关心或努力。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
"Perfunctory" 较正式,多用于批评缺乏用心、敷衍了事的行为,比如 'perfunctory handshake' 或 'perfunctory apology'。不用于形容用心或热情做的事。
Examples
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
他只是**敷衍地**点了点头就走了。
Her perfunctory answer showed she was not interested.
她的**敷衍**回答显示她没有兴趣。
He did a perfunctory job cleaning the table.
他**敷衍地**清理了桌子。
Her smile felt perfunctory, like she didn't really mean it.
她的微笑显得很**敷衍**,好像不是发自内心的。
The waiter gave us a perfunctory 'enjoy your meal' before rushing off.
服务员例行公事地说了句“请慢用”就匆匆走了。
His apology sounded so perfunctory that nobody believed he was sorry.
他的道歉听起来太**敷衍**,没人相信他是真的抱歉。