英 [ˈdesəlt(ə)ri] 美 [ˈdesəltɔːri]
adj. 断断续续的；散漫的；不连贯的，无条理的
desultory /ˈdɛsəltərɪ/
形容词 Something that is desultory is done in an unplanned and disorganized way, and without enthusiasm. 漫无目的的
Lynne made desultory conversation with Irene and Alex.
琳恩与艾琳和艾利克斯漫谈。
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
desultory thoughts ; the desultory conversation characteristic of cocktail parties
散漫的
... off表示状态的关闭或离开... desultory散漫的 wayward任性的 ...
... desultory adj. 不连贯的，散漫的 detach v. 使分开，使分离 detached adj. (房屋)独栋的，分离的;超然的，客观的 ...
... shrift 忏悔、悔悟、承认 desultory 散漫的、簿连贯的 obsolete 荒废的、陈旧的 ...
... desultory 散漫的, 断断续续的, 不连贯的 dextrorotatory 右旋的,正旋的 dilatory 缓慢的; 慢吞吞的 ...
断断续续的；散漫的；不连贯的，无条理的
I wandered about in a desultory fashion.
我漫无目的地四处游荡。
Lynne made desultory conversation with Irene and Alex.
琳恩与艾琳和艾利克斯漫谈。
China's record of protecting its rare species has been desultory.
中国在保护其珍惜物种方面有着令人失望的记录。
On arrival in Jakarta, desultory passport inspectors may keep him waiting in line for an hour.
The two Palestinian factions, bitter rivals for years, have made various desultory efforts to settle their differences.
The Santiago summit will still happen, and probably launch the talks, but their progress will be desultory.