incidental

• 描述伴随主要事件发生但不重要、次要的结果或情况。

Describes something that happens as a minor or secondary result of a more important event or situation.

1. Minor or subordinateB2formal

   Something that is minor, casual, or subordinate in significance or nature, often occurring as a chance accompaniment or consequence.

   次要的或附带的

   • The main cost of the project is high, but the incidental expenses are manageable.
   • Her role in the meeting was incidental to the main discussion.
   • The damage to the car was incidental to the overall accident.

   同义词minorperipheralsecondarysubordinatesubsidiarytangential

   反义词centralessentialfundamentalinnateintrinsicmainmajorprimaryprincipalvital

2. Not of primary importanceB2formal

   Not of prime or central importance; secondary.

   次要的

   • The incidental details of the story were less interesting than the main plot.
   • His comments were incidental to the core issue we were debating.
   • The report focused on the main findings, with only incidental mention of the side effects.

   同义词auxiliaryinessentialmarginalminornonessentialperipheralsecondarysubordinatesubsidiaryunimportant

   反义词centralessentialfundamentalimportantkeymainmajorprimaryprincipalvital

3. Consequential or accompanyingB2formal

   Following or accompanying as a consequence; resulting from something else.

   附带的

   • The incidental benefits of the new policy included improved employee morale.
   • The noise was incidental to the construction work happening next door.
   • The incidental costs of the trip added up quickly.

   同义词attendantconcomitantconnectedconsequentrelatedresultantsecondarysubsidiary

   反义词essentialfundamentalintrinsic

• 名词，指次要的、附带的或非计划中的事物或费用，常用复数形式表示杂项开支。

A noun referring to an item or expense that is minor, secondary, or not budgeted, often used in the plural form to describe miscellaneous costs.

1. Unexpected expenseB2formal

   An expense that is not planned or budgeted for, often arising during a project or trip.

   意外费用

   • We need to set aside some money for incidentals like parking and tips.
   • The travel budget includes a small amount for incidentals.
   • Incidentals such as laundry and phone calls can add up quickly.

   同义词contingencyextrasundry

2. Minor itemB2formal

   An item or matter that is secondary or minor in importance.

   次要事项

   • The report focused on the main costs, ignoring incidentals.
   • We discussed the main agenda, leaving incidentals for later.
   • The contract covers the primary services, but incidentals are extra.

   同义词adjunctdetailextrainessentialnonessentialtrifle

   反义词essentialmainmajorprimaryprincipal