英语词汇“irregular”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	irregular
释义	Trends of irregular View usage for: irregular (ɪregjʊləʳ) Word forms: plural irregulars 1. adjective If events or actions occur at irregular intervals, the periods of time between them are of different lengths. Cars passed at irregular intervals. She was taken to hospital suffering from an irregular heartbeat. He worked irregular hours. Synonyms: variable, inconsistent, erratic, shifting More Synonyms of irregular irregularly adverb [ADVERB with verb] He was eating irregularly, steadily losing weight. Synonyms: asymmetrically, unevenly, lopsidedly More Synonyms of irregular Synonyms: erratically, occasionally, now and again, intermittently More Synonyms of irregular irregularity (ɪregjʊlærɪti)Word forms: plural irregularities variable noun ...a dangerous irregularity in her heartbeat. [+ in] Synonyms: bump, lump More Synonyms of irregular Synonyms: bumpiness, roughness, lumpiness More Synonyms of irregular Synonyms: abnormality, unusualness More Synonyms of irregular Synonyms: inconsistency, randomness, disorganization, unsteadiness More Synonyms of irregular 2. adjective Something that is irregular is not smooth or straight, or does not form a regular pattern. The paint was drying in irregular patches. He had bad teeth, irregular and discolored. Synonyms: uneven, broken, rough, twisted More Synonyms of irregular irregularly adverb [usually ADVERB -ed] Located off-center in the irregularly shaped lake was a fountain. Synonyms: asymmetrically, unevenly, lopsidedly More Synonyms of irregular irregularity variable noun ...treatment of abnormalities or irregularities of the teeth. [+ of] Synonyms: bump, lump More Synonyms of irregular Synonyms: bumpiness, roughness, lumpiness More Synonyms of irregular Synonyms: abnormality, unusualness More Synonyms of irregular Synonyms: unevenness, deformity, asymmetry, crookedness More Synonyms of irregular 3. adjective Irregular behaviour is dishonest or not in accordance with the normal rules. ...the minister accused of irregular business practices. 'Will you do this for me, Leo? It's the only way.'—'It's highly irregular, Ralph.' Synonyms: inappropriate, unconventional, improper, unethical More Synonyms of irregular irregularity variable noun ...charges arising from alleged financial irregularities. Synonyms: bump, lump More Synonyms of irregular Synonyms: bumpiness, roughness, lumpiness More Synonyms of irregular Synonyms: abnormality, unusualness More Synonyms of irregular Synonyms: malpractice, anomaly, breach, abnormality More Synonyms of irregular 4. adjective An irregular verb, noun, or adjective has different forms from most other verbs, nouns, or adjectives in the language.For example, 'break' is an irregular verb because its past form is 'broke', not 'breaked'. 5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Irregular troops do not belong to an official national army. At least 17 different irregular units are engaged in the war. Synonyms: unofficial, underground, guerrilla, volunteer More Synonyms of irregular Irregulars are irregular troops. English Easy Learning GrammarIrregular verbsIrregular verbs are verbs that do not form the past simple tense and the past participleby adding -ed to the base form. The three main groups of irregular ... Read more English Easy Learning GrammarTenseTime reference Verb forms help us make time reference through their tense. Tense shows whether anaction or a state took place in the past or takes place ... Read more irregular in British English (ɪˈrɛɡjʊlə) adjective 1. lacking uniformity or symmetry; uneven in shape, position, arrangement, etc 2. not occurring at expected or equal intervals an irregular pulse 3. differing from the normal or accepted practice or routine 4. not according to established standards of behaviour; unconventional 5. (of the formation, inflections, or derivations of a word) not following the usual pattern of formation in a language, as English plurals ending other than in -s or -es 6. of or relating to guerrillas or volunteers not belonging to regular forces irregular troops 7. (of flowers) having any of their parts, esp petals, differing in size, shape, etc; asymmetric 8. US (of merchandise) not up to the manufacturer's standards or specifications; flawed; imperfect noun 9. a soldier not in a regular army 10. (often plural) US imperfect or flawed merchandise Compare second1 (sense 15) Derived forms irregularly (irˈregularly) adverb irregular in American English (ɪˈrɛgjələr) adjective 1. not conforming to established rule, method, usage, standard, etc.; out of the ordinary; anomalous 2. not conforming to legal or moral requirements; lawless; disorderly 3. not straight or even; not symmetrical; not uniform in shape, design, or proportion 4. uneven in occurrence or succession; variable or erratic 5. US having minor flaws or imperfections said of merchandise 6. experiencing constipation 7. Botany not uniform in shape, size, etc. as the petals of a flower 8. Grammar not inflected in the usual way “go” is an irregular verb 9. Military not belonging to the regularly established army noun 10. a person or thing that is irregular 11. a soldier who belongs to an irregular military force 12. US; [usually pl.] irregular merchandise SYNONYMY NOTE: irregular implies deviation from the customary or established rule, procedure, etc. [irregular conduct]; abnormal, anomalous imply deviation from the normal condition or from the ordinary type, , abnormal stressing atypical form or character [a man of abnormal height], and anomalous, an exceptional condition or circumstance [in the anomalous position of a leader without followers]; unnatural applies to that which is contrary to the order of nature or to natural laws [an unnatural appetite for chalk] OPPOSITES: regular, normal, natural Derived forms irregularity (irˌreguˈlarity) nounWord forms: plural irˌreguˈlarities irregularly (irˈregularly) adverb Word origin ME < OFr irregulier < ML irregularis: see in-2 & regular Examples of 'irregular' in a sentence irregular Nobody wants to build a plant that has to shut down at irregular intervals. The Sun (2016) An irregular rhythm is calmer. Times, Sunday Times (2016) But if you're passing regularly, it could be your pulse slow or irregular. The Sun (2016) The symptoms include shortness of breath during exertion, fatigue and weakness, and a rapid or irregular heartbeat. Times, Sunday Times (2017) But prolonged attacks of a racing or irregular pulse can mean ticker trouble, especially if you feel unwell, too. The Sun (2016) He was pulled up at Kempton in 2013 with an irregular heartbeat and was off the track for more than a year. The Sun (2016) When most of the garden is going to sleep, squashes and pumpkins light up the veg beds with cheerful, vibrant colours and irregular shapes. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It is also important to control irregular eating patterns. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Others dip in at irregular intervals as the mood takes them. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Anyone learning a language needs to take care with irregular verbs. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Those who receive an irregular income could also benefit. Times, Sunday Times (2010) An irregular heartbeat or a blood clot are suspected by the coroner. The Sun (2016) His priorities are saving a deposit for a house and managing his irregular income. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The death toll is the highest on record and experts blame irregular weather patterns and people going off piste. The Sun (2006) Time deposits are usually held for longer periods of time to meet irregular payments and as a form of savings. Pass, Christopher, Lowes, Bryan Collins Dictionary of Economics (1993) Other plays followed at irregular intervals. Times, Sunday Times (2007) She continued with the irregular verbs. Times, Sunday Times (2015) High street lenders will also not accept applications from borrowers planning to clear their debts using bonus payments or other irregular income. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Like many such irregular forces, this one turned against its colonial creator. Geraghty, Tony The Bullet Catchers (1989) It may have an irregular shape and a patchy dark colour, too. The Sun (2010) Fourth, there are mounting concerns about the activities of the militias and irregular forces. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The conducting tissue may also be affected, causing irregular heartbeat. MacIntyre, Anne M. E. Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome - How To Live With It (1989) The moon was bright now, but all it showed him was the sea beneath and irregular formations of cloud ahead. Len Deighton Bomber It can cause palpitations and breathlessness, and the fast irregular rhythm may lead to a clot forming in the heart. Times, Sunday Times (2007) As the name suggests, it involves trimming an already large shrub with small leaves into irregular shapes that resemble fluffy clouds. Times, Sunday Times (2013) His irregular forces appeared from nowhere, attacked, and disappeared back into the desert. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The theory implies that life has been exposed, at regular or irregular intervals, to a drastic pruning. Dyson, Freeman Infinite in All Directions (1989) It proved invaluable in the design of countless buildings, bridges and aircraft but was limited because it would not work for irregular shapes or those with holes. Times, Sunday Times (2008) In other languages irregular British English: irregular /ɪˈrɛɡjʊlə/ ADJECTIVE If events or actions occur at irregular intervals, the periods of time between them are of different lengths. She was taken to hospital suffering from an irregular heartbeat. American English: irregular Arabic: غَيْرُ مُنْتَظَمٌ Brazilian Portuguese: irregular Chinese: 不规则的 Croatian: nepravilan Czech: nepravidelný Danish: uregelmæssig Dutch: onregelmatig European Spanish: irregular Finnish: epäsäännöllinen French: irrégulier German: unregelmäßig Greek: ακανόνιστος Italian: irregolare Japanese: ふぞろいの Korean: 불규칙한 Norwegian: uregelmessig Polish: nieregularny European Portuguese: irregular Romanian: neregulat Russian: непостоянный Latin American Spanish: irregular Swedish: oregelbunden Thai: ไม่สม่ำเสมอ Turkish: düzensiz Ukrainian: неправильний Vietnamese: bất quy tắc Chinese translation of 'irregular' irregular (ɪˈrɛɡjuləʳ) adj [surface, pattern] 不整齐(齊)的 (bù zhěngqí de) (= not set) [hours, times] 不定期的 (bù dìngqī de) [meals, periods] 不规(規)律的 (bù guīlǜ de) [heartbeat, pulse] 不规(規)则(則)的 (bù guīzé de) (= not acceptable) [behaviour] 不正当(當)的 (bù zhèngdàng de) (Ling) [verb, noun, adjective] 不规(規)则(則)的 (bù guīzé de) at irregular intervals 不定时(時)的间(間)隔 (bù dìngshí de jiàngé) 1 (adjective) in the sense of variable Definition not occurring at expected or equal intervals She was suffering from an irregular heartbeat. Synonyms variable Weather conditions are variable and change from day to day. inconsistent You are inconsistent and unpredictable. erratic the erratic nature of our recent weather shifting occasional I still get the occasional nightmare about the accident. random casual shaky Our house will remain on shaky foundations unless the architect sorts out the basement. wavering uneven He could hear that her breathing was uneven. fluctuating eccentric patchy The response to the strike call has been patchy. sporadic The sound of sporadic thunder could still be heard. intermittent After three hours of intermittent rain, the game was abandoned. haphazard The investigation does seem haphazard. unsteady desultory We made some desultory conversation while we waited for the bus. fitful He drifted off into a fitful sleep. spasmodic My husband's work was so spasmodic. unsystematic inconstant nonuniform unmethodical scattershot Opposites steady , reliable , systematic , methodical , punctual , invariable 2 (adjective) in the sense of uneven Definition uneven in shape, position, arrangement, etc. He had bad teeth, irregular and discoloured. Synonyms uneven He staggered on the uneven surface of the car park. broken the rough broken ground in front of the flats rough She made her way across the rough ground. twisted a wry, twisted smile twisting curving pitted Everywhere building facades are pitted with bullet holes. ragged She tore her tights on the ragged edge of a desk. crooked He gave her a crooked grin. unequal The unequal division of wealth under capitalism. jagged jagged black cliffs bumpy bumpy cobbled streets lumpy serpentine contorted lopsided a friendly lopsided grin craggy The scenery is a mix of wild, craggy mountains and broad valleys. indented asymmetrical serrated holey unsymmetrical Opposites even , regular , symmetrical , balanced , equal , smooth 3 (adjective) in the sense of inappropriate Definition not conforming to accepted practice or routine The minister was accused of irregular business practices. Synonyms inappropriate unconventional He was known for his unconventional behaviour. improper I maintain that I have done nothing improper. unethical odd Something odd began to happen. unusual rare and unusual plants extraordinary What an extraordinary thing to happen! disorderly exceptional The courts hold that this case is exceptional. peculiar She has a very peculiar sense of humour. unofficial abnormal a child with an abnormal fear of strangers queer If you ask me, there's something queer going on. rum (British, slang) It was a rum sort of joke. back-door unsuitable Amy's shoes were unsuitable for walking any distance. unorthodox Journalists obtained confidential documents in an unorthodox manner. out-of-order unprofessional anomalous For years his anomalous behaviour has baffled scientists. 4 (adjective) in the sense of unofficial Definition (of troops) not belonging to regular forces At least 17 irregular units are involved in the war. Synonyms unofficial underground guerrilla volunteer resistance partisan the hide-out of a partisan leader rogue paramilitary mercenary Opposites standard , conventional , regular , normal , usual , appropriate, proper , orthodox Additional synonyms in the sense of abnormal Definition differing from the usual or typical a child with an abnormal fear of strangers Synonyms unusual, different, odd, strange, surprising, out there (slang), extraordinary, remarkable, bizarre, unexpected, curious, weird, exceptional, peculiar, eccentric, unfamiliar, queer, irregular, phenomenal, uncommon, erratic, monstrous, singular, unnatural, deviant (old-fashioned), unconventional, off-the-wall (slang), oddball (informal), out of the ordinary, left-field (informal), anomalous, atypical, aberrant, untypical, wacko (slang, old-fashioned), outré, daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) in the sense of anomalous Definition different from the normal or usual order or type For years his anomalous behaviour has baffled scientists. Synonyms unusual, odd, rare, bizarre, exceptional, peculiar, eccentric, abnormal, irregular, inconsistent, off-the-wall (slang), incongruous, deviating, oddball (informal), out there (slang), atypical, aberrant, outré in the sense of broken the rough broken ground in front of the flats Synonyms uneven, rough, bumpy, rutted, not flat, not level, not smooth, pitty Synonyms of 'irregular' irregular Explore 'irregular' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of bumpy bumpy cobbled streets Synonyms uneven, rough, pitted, irregular, rutted, lumpy, potholed, knobby in the sense of craggy The scenery is a mix of wild, craggy mountains and broad valleys. Synonyms rocky, broken, rough, rugged, uneven, jagged, stony, precipitous, cragged, rock-bound, jaggy (Scottish) in the sense of crooked Definition set at an angle He gave her a crooked grin. Synonyms at an angle, angled, tilted, to one side, uneven, slanted, slanting, squint, awry, lopsided, askew, asymmetric, off-centre, skewwhiff (British, informal), unsymmetrical in the sense of desultory Definition occurring in a random way We made some desultory conversation while we waited for the bus. Synonyms random, vague, irregular, loose, rambling, inconsistent, erratic, disconnected, haphazard, cursory, aimless, off and on, fitful, spasmodic, discursive, unsystematic, inconstant, maundering, unmethodical in the sense of erratic Definition irregular or unpredictable the erratic nature of our recent weather Synonyms unpredictable, variable, unstable, irregular, shifting, eccentric, abnormal, inconsistent, uneven, unreliable, wayward, capricious, desultory, changeable, aberrant, fitful, inconstant in the sense of exceptional Definition forming an exception The courts hold that this case is exceptional. Synonyms unusual, special, odd, strange, rare, extraordinary, unprecedented, peculiar, abnormal, irregular, uncommon, inconsistent, singular, deviant (old-fashioned), anomalous, atypical, aberrant in the sense of extraordinary Definition very unusual or surprising What an extraordinary thing to happen! Synonyms unusual, surprising, odd, strange, unique, remarkable, bizarre, curious, weird, unprecedented, peculiar, unfamiliar, uncommon, unheard-of, unwonted in the sense of fitful Definition occurring in irregular spells He drifted off into a fitful sleep. Synonyms irregular, broken, disturbed, erratic, variable, flickering, unstable, uneven, fluctuating, sporadic, intermittent, impulsive, haphazard, desultory, spasmodic, inconstant in the sense of haphazard Definition not organized or planned The investigation does seem haphazard. Synonyms unsystematic, disorderly, disorganized, casual, careless, indiscriminate, aimless, slapdash, slipshod, hit or miss (informal), unmethodical in the sense of improper I maintain that I have done nothing improper. Synonyms inappropriate, unfit, unsuitable, out of place, unwarranted, incongruous, unsuited, ill-timed, uncalled-for, inopportune, inapplicable, unseasonable, inapt, infelicitous, inapposite, malapropos Additional synonyms in the sense of inconsistent Definition unstable or changeable in behaviour or mood You are inconsistent and unpredictable. Synonyms changeable, variable, unpredictable, unstable, irregular, erratic, uneven, fickle, capricious, unsteady, inconstant in the sense of inconstant Definition variable Synonyms unreliable, variable, uncertain, volatile, unsettled, unstable, inconsistent, erratic, wavering, uneven, fluctuating, wayward, fickle, temperamental, mercurial, capricious, unsteady, changeable, vacillating, blowing hot and cold (informal), mutable, irresolute, undependable, changeful, vagarious (rare) in the sense of intermittent Definition occurring at intervals After three hours of intermittent rain, the game was abandoned. Synonyms periodic, broken, occasional, recurring, irregular, punctuated, sporadic, recurrent, stop-go (informal), fitful, spasmodic, discontinuous in the sense of jagged Definition having an uneven edge with sharp points jagged black cliffs Synonyms uneven, pointed, craggy, broken, toothed, rough, ragged, ridged, spiked, notched, barbed, cleft, indented, serrated, snaggy, denticulate in the sense of lopsided Definition greater in weight, height, or size on one side a friendly lopsided grin Synonyms crooked, one-sided, tilting, warped, uneven, unequal, disproportionate, squint, unbalanced, off balance, awry, askew, out of shape, asymmetrical, cockeyed (informal), out of true, skewwhiff (British, informal) in the sense of occasional Definition happening from time to time I still get the occasional nightmare about the accident. Synonyms infrequent, odd, rare, casual, irregular, sporadic, intermittent, few and far between, desultory, periodic in the sense of odd Definition unusual or peculiar Something odd began to happen. Synonyms unusual, different, strange, rare, funny (slang), extraordinary, remarkable, bizarre, fantastic, curious, weird, exceptional, peculiar, abnormal, queer, irregular, uncommon, singular, uncanny, outlandish, out of the ordinary, freakish, atypical, freaky (slang) in the sense of partisan the hide-out of a partisan leader Synonyms underground, resistance, guerrilla, irregular in the sense of patchy Definition of uneven quality or intensity The response to the strike call has been patchy. Synonyms irregular, varying, variable, random, erratic, uneven, sketchy, fitful, bitty, inconstant, scattershot in the sense of peculiar Definition strange or odd She has a very peculiar sense of humour. Synonyms odd, strange, unusual, bizarre, funny, out-there (slang), extraordinary, curious, weird, exceptional, eccentric, abnormal, out-of-the-way, queer (archaic), uncommon, singular, unconventional, far-out (slang), quaint, off-the-wall (slang), outlandish, offbeat, freakish, wacky (informal), wacko (slang, old-fashioned), outré, daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Additional synonyms in the sense of pitted Everywhere building facades are pitted with bullet holes. Synonyms scarred, marked, rough, scratched, dented, riddled, blemished, potholed, indented, eaten away, holey, pockmarked, rutty, pocky in the sense of queer Definition dubious If you ask me, there's something queer going on. Synonyms strange, odd, funny, unusual, extraordinary, remarkable, curious, weird, peculiar, abnormal, rum (British, slang), uncommon, erratic, singular, eerie, unnatural, unconventional, uncanny, disquieting, unorthodox, outlandish, left-field (informal), anomalous, droll, atypical, outré in the sense of ragged Definition having a rough or uneven surface or edge She tore her tights on the ragged edge of a desk. Synonyms rough, fragmented, crude, rugged, notched, irregular, unfinished, uneven, jagged, serrated in the sense of rough Definition roughly She made her way across the rough ground. Synonyms uneven, broken, rocky, rugged, irregular, jagged, bumpy, stony, craggy in the sense of rum Definition strange or unusual It was a rum sort of joke. Synonyms strange, odd, suspect, funny, unusual, curious, weird, suspicious, peculiar, dodgy (British, Australian, New Zealand, informal), queer (archaic), singular (old-fashioned), shonky (Australian, New Zealand, informal) in the sense of shaky Definition weak and unsteady, esp. due to illness or shock Our house will remain on shaky foundations unless the architect sorts out the basement. Synonyms unstable, weak, precarious, tottering, ramshackle, dilapidated, rickety, unsteady, wonky (British, informal) in the sense of spasmodic Definition taking place in sudden short spells My husband's work was so spasmodic. Synonyms sporadic, irregular, erratic, intermittent, jerky, fitful, convulsive in the sense of sporadic Definition happening at irregular intervals The sound of sporadic thunder could still be heard. Synonyms intermittent, occasional, scattered, isolated, random, on and off, irregular, infrequent, spasmodic, scattershot in the sense of twisted a wry, twisted smile Synonyms crooked, contorted, lopsided, wry in the sense of unconventional Definition not conforming to accepted rules or standards He was known for his unconventional behaviour. Synonyms unusual, unorthodox, odd, eccentric, different, individual, original, out there (slang), bizarre, way-out (informal), informal, irregular, bohemian, far-out (slang), idiosyncratic, off-the-wall (slang), oddball (informal), individualistic, out of the ordinary, offbeat, left-field (informal), freakish, atypical, nonconformist, wacky (informal), wacko (slang, old-fashioned), outré, boho, uncustomary, daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Additional synonyms in the sense of unequal Definition (of a contest) having competitors of different ability The unequal division of wealth under capitalism. Synonyms disproportionate, uneven, unbalanced, unfair, irregular, unjust, inequitable, ill-matched in the sense of unorthodox Definition (of ideas, methods, etc.) unconventional and not generally accepted Journalists obtained confidential documents in an unorthodox manner. Synonyms irregular, illegal, improper, inappropriate, unsuitable in the sense of unsuitable Definition not right or appropriate for a particular purpose Amy's shoes were unsuitable for walking any distance. Synonyms inappropriate, unacceptable, unfit, unfitting, out of place, improper, incompatible, ineligible, incongruous, unseemly, out of character, unsuited, unbecoming, out of keeping, unseasonable, unbefitting, inapt, infelicitous, inapposite in the sense of unusual Definition uncommon or extraordinary rare and unusual plants Synonyms rare, odd, strange, extraordinary, different, surprising, novel, bizarre, unexpected, curious, weird (informal), unfamiliar, abnormal, queer (archaic), phenomenal, uncommon, out of the ordinary, left-field (informal), unwonted
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