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offhand

/ˈɔfˈhænd/

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1 · adjective

casual and without careful thought

随口的

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Her offhand comment hurt him more than she realized.
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她随口说的一句话造成的伤害比她想象的还大。
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Pronunciation: /ˈɔfˈhænd/

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