perfunctory
US /pɚˈfʌŋk.tɚ.i/
UK /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/
形容词
敷衍的, 马虎的, 例行公事的
done quickly and without care or interest, as a duty
示例:
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He gave a perfunctory nod to acknowledge her presence.
他敷衍地点了点头，以示承认她的存在。
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The students gave a perfunctory apology for their behavior.
学生们为他们的行为作了敷衍的道歉。