irregular
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/ɪˈreɡjələr/
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/ɪˈreɡjələ(r)/
not even or smooth in shape or pattern
The stone had an irregular surface that was not smooth.
这块石头表面不规则,不光滑。
not happening at regular times
Her sleep schedule was irregular and changed often.
她的睡眠时间不规律,经常变化。
not following the usual rules
The teacher said it was irregular to turn in homework late.
老师说迟交作业是不符合规定的。
not formed in the normal way
In English, 'go' becomes 'went' in the past tense, which is irregular.
在英语中,'go'的过去式是'went',这是不规则变化。
not part of the official army
The irregular troops fought without official orders.
非正规部队在没有官方命令的情况下作战。
a soldier not in the official army
The irregular joined the fight without being part of the army.
这名非正规士兵在没有加入军队的情况下参加了战斗。