regular

noun

UK/ˈreɡ.jə.ləʳ/
US/ˈreɡ.jə.lɚ/

Definitions of regular noun

customer(顧客)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    A person who frequently visits a particular place or establishment, such as a store or restaurant.

    熟客;老顧客;常客

    • This cafe has many regulars.

      這家咖啡館有很多熟客。

    • She visits that bookstore almost every week, she is a regular there.

      她幾乎每週都去那家書店,她是那裡的常客。

    • The regulars at this bar usually gather in the evening.

      這家酒吧的常客通常在晚上聚集。

soldier(軍人)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    A soldier whose primary occupation is serving in the military.

    職業軍人;正規軍人

    • He is a regular soldier and has served in the military for over two decades.

      他是一名職業軍人,已經在軍隊服役超過二十年。

    • Many regular soldiers are serving overseas on assignments.

      許多職業軍人在海外執行任務。

    • They train new recruits to become regular soldiers in the future.

      他們訓練新兵成為未來的職業軍人。

adjective

UK/ˈreɡ.jə.ləʳ/
US/ˈreɡ.jə.lɚ/

Definitions of regular adjective

often(經常)

  1. B1

    Occurring or done frequently or habitually.

    頻繁的;經常發生的;習慣性的

    • She is a regular at the gym.

      她是健身房的常客。

    • Their company holds regular training sessions for employees.

      他們公司定期為員工舉辦培訓課程。

    • I have a regular exercise routine every day.

      我每天都有固定的運動習慣。

even(均勻)

  1. B2

    Happening or recurring at uniform intervals; characterized by a consistent pattern.

    定期的;固定的;有規律的;均勻的

    • This machine operates at a regular rhythm.

      這台機器以規律的節奏運作。

    • We should maintain a regular schedule.

      我們應該保持規律的作息。

    • The heartbeat should maintain a regular rhythm.

      心跳應該保持規律的節奏。

  2. Having consistent and timely bowel movements; for women, having periods at consistent intervals.

    (指排便)正常的;(指女性)月經規律的

    • The doctor asked me if my bowel movements were regular.

      醫生問我排便是否正常。

    • It’s important to maintain regular bowel movements for good health.

      保持規律的排便對健康很重要。

    • She has regular menstrual cycles.

      她的月經週期很規律。

usual(通常)

  1. A2

    Common or typical; not special or unusual.

    普通的;一般的;正常的

    • This is his regular outfit.

      這是他平常的穿著。

    • They ate at their regular restaurant.

      他們在他們常去的餐廳吃飯。

    • She uses regular shampoo to wash her hair.

      她用普通的洗髮水洗頭髮。

  2. B1language(語言)specialized(專業)

    Following the established pattern or rules for its grammatical forms.

    (動詞、名詞或形容詞)規則的,按規則變化的

    • In English, "walk" is a regular verb.

      在英語中,「walk」是一個規則動詞。

    • Regular nouns usually form their plural by adding 's'.

      規則名詞通常通過添加「s」來形成其複數形式。

    • In English, regular verbs usually form the past tense by adding '-ed'.

      在英語中,規則動詞通常通過添加「-ed」來形成過去式。

similar(相似)

  1. Symmetrical; having the same shape, size, or spacing on both sides.

    均勻的;對稱的;整齊的

    • Her teeth are very regular.

      她的牙齒非常整齊。

    • The edges of this figure are regular.

      這個圖形的邊緣非常對稱。

    • The design of this garden is very regular.

      這個花園的設計非常整齊。

complete(完全)

  1. Before noun(前置形容詞)informal(非正式)

    Genuine; complete; absolute.

    真正的;完全的;十足的

    • That was a regular disaster.

      那真是一場十足的災難。

    • He is a regular gentleman.

      他是一位真正的紳士。

    • That child is a regular mischief-maker.

      那個孩子是個十足的搗蛋鬼。

Phrases of regular adjective

  • a regular guy

    a typical, approachable, and trustworthy person who is well-liked.

    平民、常人

    Despite being a famous actor, he always comes across as a regular guy.

    儘管他是一位著名的演員,但他總是給人一種普通人的感覺。

  • regular army, soldier, etc.

    Refers to a permanent, professional army, or a soldier who serves in such an army.

    正規軍(隊伍);正規軍士兵

    After joining the regular army, he underwent rigorous training.

    加入正規軍隊後,他接受了嚴格的訓練。

Idioms

  • (as) regular as clockwork

    Describes something that happens at very precise and consistent intervals, or at the exact expected time; very punctual.

    準時無誤

    The company's production process is as regular as clockwork; it is never delayed.

    公司的生產過程如鐘錶般規律,從未延遲。