neglect

• 指对某人或某事物未能给予应有的注意、关心或尊重的行为或状态，也指被忽视或无人照料的状态。

A noun referring to the act or state of failing to give proper care, attention, or consideration to someone or something.

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1. Lack of care or attentionB2formal

   The act of not giving enough care or attention to someone or something.

   忽视

   • The child suffered from years of neglect.
   • The garden showed signs of neglect with overgrown weeds.
   • Neglect of the property led to its deterioration.

   同义词carelessnessderelictiondisregardinattentionindifferenceomissionoversightunconcern

   反义词attentioncareconcernregard

2. Failure to fulfill a dutyB2formal

   The failure to properly care for or attend to a responsibility.

   疏忽

   • The company was accused of neglect of safety regulations.
   • His neglect of his duties resulted in a warning.
   • The report highlighted the neglect of basic hygiene standards.

   同义词carelessnessdefaultderelictiondisregardfailurenegligenceomissionoversightremissness

   反义词attentioncareconscientiousnessdiligenceresponsibility

• 动词，指未能给予适当的照顾、关注或处理，含有忽视、疏忽、未尽责任之意。

A verb used to indicate the act of failing to care for, pay attention to, or give proper attention to someone or something.

1. Fail to care forB2formal

   To fail to give proper attention or care to someone or something.

   忽视

   • The parents neglected their children's basic needs.
   • He neglected his garden, and it became overgrown.
   • The landlord neglected to repair the broken heater.

   同义词abandondisregardforgetignoreoverlookshirk

   反义词attendcarecherishfosterguardnurtureprotecttend

2. Fail to do somethingB2formal

   To fail to perform a duty or task, often due to carelessness or oversight.

   忽视

   • She neglected to lock the door before leaving.
   • He neglected his homework and failed the class.
   • The company neglected to pay its taxes on time.

   同义词disregardignoreomitoverlookshirkskip

   反义词accomplishdischargeexecutefulfillperform