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negligent

/nɛɡlədʒənt/

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failing to take proper care or responsibility

疏忽的；失职的

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The company was negligent in maintaining the safety equipment.
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公司在维护安全设备方面存在疏忽。
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Pronunciation: /nɛɡlədʒənt/

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