flippantly
flippantly — 副詞
1. by treating an important or serious matter too lightly, often with jokes or clev
輕率地
對嚴肅事情表現得太隨便或不尊重
by treating an important or serious matter too lightly, often with jokes or clever-sounding remarks
Nora spoke flippantly about the factory closure, angering workers who might lose their jobs.
Nora 輕率地談起工廠關閉的事，惹怒了可能會失業的工人。
speak flippantly about a serious problem
When the doctor mentioned the risks, Mateo answered flippantly and changed the subject.
醫生提到風險時，Mateo 輕佻地回答，然後轉移了話題。
answer flippantly after serious news
The mayor was criticized for joking flippantly during the flood briefing.
市長在洪水簡報中輕率地開玩笑，因此受到批評。
joking flippantly at the wrong time
Please do not discuss the accident so flippantly while the family is still grieving.
家屬還在悲傷時，請不要那麼輕率地討論那場意外。
Aisha regretted laughing flippantly when her friend described the failed interview.
Aisha 後悔在朋友描述面試失敗時輕佻地笑了出來。
laughing flippantly about someone else's trouble
- speak flippantly
- reply flippantly
- joke flippantly
- treat something flippantly
- facetiously
more formal; often means joking when a serious answer is expected
- glib
as an adjective, focuses on words that sound too smooth and easy to be sincere
- lightly
broader and less critical; can simply mean without much seriousness
- seriously
with full attention to the importance of the topic
- respectfully
with care for other people's feelings or for the situation
文法句型
speak flippantly
reply flippantly
treat something flippantly
flippantly about + noun
用法筆記
Usually criticizes the tone of a comment, joke, laugh, or answer. It suggests that someone sounds too casual or clever about something that deserves care.
常見錯誤
Do not use 'flippantly' for ordinary humour. Say 'She joked cheerfully after dinner' for a light social joke, but 'She joked flippantly about the layoff' when the joke sounds disrespectful.
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常見搭配
常用片語
- speak flippantly
- reply flippantly
- joke flippantly