occurring, appearing, or done infrequently and irregularly
不经常的,偶尔的
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the occasional car went by but no taxis .偶尔有车驶过,但却没有一辆是出租车。
(of furniture)made or adapted for use on a particular occasion or for irregular use
(家具)特定场合才使用的;临时准备的
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an occasional table .临时餐桌。
(of a literary composition, speech, religious service, etc.)produced on or intended for a special occasion
(文章、演讲或宗教仪式等)在特殊场合所作的,为特殊场合所准备的
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he wrote occasional verse for patrons .他为赞助人撰写应景诗文。
〈旧〉 在临时场合雇用的;不定期雇用的
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occasional freelancer seeks full-time position .临时受雇的自由职业者寻找全职工作。
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occasionaladj.不经常的;偶尔的;特定场合才使用的;临时准备的;在特殊场合所作的;为特殊场合所准备的;在临时场合雇用的;不定期雇用的
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occasionn.时刻;场合;理由;原因;仪式;庆典;重大场合;适当时机