neglect; be careless; overlook
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to neglect; to be careless; to overlook; to omit
Often used in formal or serious contexts regarding duties, responsibilities, or details that should have been noticed.
Yī一
shí时
shū疏
hu忽
，
zào造
chéng成
cuò错
wù误
。
A moment of carelessness caused the mistake.
Tā他
yīn因
shū疏
hu忽
zhí职
shǒu守
ér而
bèi被
jiě解
gù雇
。
He was fired for neglecting his duties.
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Bù不
yào要
yīn因
wèi为
shū疏
hu忽
dà大
yì意
ér而
cuò错
guò过
zhè这
gè个
jī机
huì会
。
Don't miss this opportunity because of carelessness.