If someone in a position of responsibility is negligent, they do not do something which they ought to do.
例句
The jury determined that the airline was negligent in training and supervising the crew...陪审团裁定航空公司在对全体机组人员的培训和管理问题上存在疏漏。The Council had acted in a negligent manner.市政会的做法属于失职。
ADJ-GRADED
随便的;放松的;不修边幅的
If you describe a person's movements or manner as negligent, you mean that they look relaxed and informal.
例句
Laura acknowledged this compliment with a negligent wave of her left hand...劳拉随意挥了挥左手算是听到了这个赞扬。She stood in the doorway, one hand above her head in a negligent pose.她站在门口,一只手放在头上,很随意的样子。
英汉词典释义
adj.
疏忽的;粗心大意的
a negligent attitude处事粗心大意I was negligent,I admit it.我太疏忽大意,这一点我承认。The committee heard that he had been negligent in his duty.委员会听说他玩忽职守。
英英词典释义
Adjective
1. characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern;
"negligent parents""negligent of detail""negligent in his correspondence"
2. marked by insufficient care or attention;
"a negligent housekeeper""negligent about personal cleanliness"