"on occasion" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 偶尔
• 有时候

Definition

用于表示某事偶尔发生，但不是经常发生；意思是“有时候”或“偶尔”。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

比“有时候”更正式，常见于书面或正式场合。通常不出现在问题句的开头。比“偶尔”更正式。

Examples

I eat dessert on occasion.

我**偶尔**吃甜点。

We go to the movies on occasion.

我们**偶尔**去看电影。

She calls her grandmother on occasion.

她**偶尔**给奶奶打电话。

On occasion, I'll splurge and buy something expensive for myself.

**偶尔**我会奢侈一下，给自己买点贵的东西。

The restaurant is usually quiet, but on occasion it gets really busy.

这家餐厅一般都很安静，不过**偶尔**会特别热闹。

You might see him at the gym on occasion, but not often.

你**偶尔**会在健身房见到他，但不是常见。