
negligence
英 /ˈneɡlɪdʒəns/ 美 /ˈneɡlɪdʒəns/
- n. 疏忽;失职;过失Failure to take proper care or fulfil a responsibility
The leaking roof resulted from years of negligence.
屋顶漏水是多年疏于维护造成的。
Stronger workplace inspections can help prevent accidents caused by employer negligence and inadequate safety training.
加强工作场所检查有助于预防雇主失职及安全培训不足引发的事故。
搭配
professional negligence 专业失职medical negligence 医疗过失gross negligence 重大过失negligence claims 过失索赔
辨析提示
不可数名词,常指未尽应有注意义务的过失。
词族
negligent (adj.)、negligently (adv.)
近义 carelessness、neglect
反义 diligence
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