sometimes but not often 偶然;偶尔;有时候 We occasionally meet for a drink after work. 我们下班后偶尔相聚小酌。 This type of allergy can very occasionally be fatal. 这类过敏症在极个别情况下有可能是致命的。 Only occasionally was there any doubt that they would succeed. 极少人会怀疑他们能否成功。 Johnston is an intelligent, occasionally brilliant writer. 约翰斯顿是一位聪明、偶尔才华横溢的作家。 Cook on a medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 中火煮20分钟,偶尔搅拌。
Extra ExamplesI tend to paint anything although only very occasionally a portrait. 我倾向于画任何东西,尽管只是偶尔画一幅肖像。 Occasionally, the problem is genetic. 偶尔问题出在基因上。 She often felt sick and occasionally vomited. 她经常感到恶心,偶尔呕吐。 The celebrations usually lasted a week but occasionally went on longer. 庆祝活动通常持续一周,但偶尔会持续更长时间。
Oxford Collocations DictionaryOccasionally is used with these verbs:- appear
- encounter
- erupt
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