| 单词 | offhand |
| 释义 | offhand (once / 6124 pages) adjadv The adjective offhand describes a remark or comment that is made without previous thought or preparation. If you are at a wedding, you may want to make a few offhand but nice remarks about the newlyweds. As an adjective, offhand can mean careless, brusque, or inconsiderate. You may frequently have to remind young children that offhand comments about people's looks or intelligence can hurt their feelings. Offhand can also be used as an adverb, meaning without thought or planning. You may not be able to say offhand, but do you have any idea how many people are in your class at school? WORD FAMILYoffhand: offhands USAGE EXAMPLESMr. Trump’s pronouncements are often so vague and offhand that their long-term impact on policy is open to debate. New York Times(Dec 23, 2016) He continues to alibi for the sweat-lodge death by way of offhand analogies to other adventuresome undertakings. Slate(Dec 01, 2016) “Ade is easily the best out there,” Papa said, with an offhand pride, while scanning another paper. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Purple Hibiscus(2003) 1adj with little or no preparation or forethought offhand excuses Syn ad-lib, extemporaneous, extemporary, extempore, impromptu, off-the-cuff, offhanded, unrehearsed unprepared without preparation; not prepared for 2adj casually thoughtless or inconsiderate an offhand manner she treated most men with offhand contempt Syn offhanded careless marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful 3adv without previous thought or preparation couldn't give the figures offhand we decided offhand to go to Canada Syn offhanded, offhandedly 4adv in a casually inconsiderate manner replied offhand, his mind a million miles away Syn offhanded, offhandedly |
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