incidental

附带的、次要的、不重要的

The cost of the software is incidental compared with the training.

跟训练费用相比，软体的费用只是次要的。

伴随而来的、随之发生的常接 to

Some stress is incidental to any job with real responsibility.

任何真正有责任的工作都会伴随一些压力。

偶然的、意外的

The discovery was incidental and completely unplanned.

这项发现纯属偶然，完全不在计划中。

零星的、杂项的多用于费用

The grant covers travel and other incidental expenses.

这笔补助涵盖交通费及其他零星支出。

配乐的、衬乐的影视、戏剧

She composed the incidental music for the stage play.

这出舞台剧的配乐是她写的。

杂费、杂项支出常用复数

Set aside a little cash for incidentals during the trip.

旅途中要留一点现金支付杂费。