desultory UK ['des.əl.tər.i] US [-tɔ:r-] formal adjective ■without a clear plan or purpose and showing little effort or interest 漫无目的的,随意的;无计划的•She made a desultory attempt at conversation.她只是随意聊聊而已。 •He wandered around, clearing up in a desultory way.他四处走走,心不在焉地收拾。 |