regular

• 指遵循固定模式、通常或正常的事物，或指均匀分布、间隔一致的。

Describes something that follows a consistent pattern, is usual or normal, or is evenly spaced.

1. Normal or usualA2formal

   Conforming to a standard or typical pattern; not special or unusual.

   普通的

   • I take the regular bus to work every day.
   • This is just a regular Tuesday for me.
   • She ordered a regular coffee with milk.

   同义词commonconventionalcustomaryeverydaynormalordinaryroutinestandardtypicalusual

   反义词abnormalatypicalexceptionalextraordinaryirregularuncommonunusual

2. Evenly spaced in timeA2formal

   Happening or doing something at the same time each day, week, or month.

   定期的

   • He goes for a regular morning run.
   • We have regular meetings every Monday.
   • She needs regular check-ups at the dentist.

   同义词evenperiodicrhythmicsteadyuniform

   反义词intermittentirregularoccasionalsporadic

3. Geometric shapeB1formal

   Having sides and angles that are all equal.

   正

   • A square is a regular shape.
   • The pattern consists of regular hexagons.
   • Regular polygons have equal sides and angles.

   反义词irregular

4. GrammarB1formal

   Following the standard rules for forming tenses or plurals.

   规则的

   • 'Walk' is a regular verb.
   • Regular nouns add -s to form the plural.
   • She studied the conjugation of regular verbs in Spanish.

   同义词conventionalnormalstandard

   反义词irregular

• 名词，指经常光顾某个地方的人，如常客或老主顾；也指遵循固定模式或规则的事物。

A noun referring to a person who frequently visits a particular place, such as a customer or client, or something that follows a consistent pattern or rule.

1. Frequent customerB1informal

   A person who visits a particular place, such as a shop, restaurant, or bar, very often.

   常客

   • The bartender knows all the regulars by name.
   • She's a regular at the local coffee shop.
   • The restaurant offers a discount for its regulars.

   同义词frequenterpatron

2. Member of the regular armed forcesB2formal

   A soldier who is a permanent member of a standing army, as opposed to a reservist or conscript.

   正规军士兵

   • The regulars were deployed to the front line.
   • He served as a regular in the army for ten years.
   • The unit consisted of both regulars and reservists.

   同义词professional

   反义词conscriptmilitiamanreservist