单词详解

1. n.

A. [U] [C] 例行公事，日常工作，惯例，惯常的程序 (an unvarying or habitual method or procedure)

As soon as she learns the daily routine she will be an excellent assistant.

她一旦熟悉了日常事务，就会成为一名优秀的助手。

He did it as a matter of routine. 他那样做只是例行公事。

B. [C] （经常表演的）固定剧目，一套固定舞步（或动作） (a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program)

The Marx brothers were famous for their comedy routine.

马克斯兄弟因表演一套喜剧剧目而出名。

C. [C] 【电脑】例行程序 (a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program)

It is only one small routine but plays an important role.

它只是一个小小的例行程序，但却起着大作用。

2. adj.

A. 日常的，例行的，常规的 (occurring at fixed times or predictable intervals)

The old people should have a routine medical examination every year.

老年人应该每年进行一次常规体格检查。

B. 一般的，平凡的，平淡的 (found in the ordinary course of events)

School life is routine. 学校的生活平淡无味。

It was a rather routine performance. 那是很一般的演出。

相关单词

副词：routinely

近义词：daily, everyday