desultory

形容词

1. 1

   散漫的、无条理的、漫无目的的正式

   His desultory reading habits meant he never finished a single book.

   他阅读习惯散漫，从来没有把一本书读完。

2. 2

   断断续续的、不连贯的

   They kept up a desultory conversation while waiting for the train.

   等火车的时候，他们断断续续地聊著天。

3. 3

   敷衍的、漫不经心的

   She made a desultory attempt to tidy the kitchen before leaving.

   她离开前敷衍地整理了一下厨房。