not arranged in an even way; not having an even, smooth pattern or shape 不整齐的；不平整的；参差不齐的 irregular teeth 不整齐的牙齿 an irregular outline 不平整的外形
Extra ExamplesThe cells are slightly irregular in shape. 这些细胞的形状略微有些不规则。 This stuff's great for renovating uneven, irregular surfaces. 这种东西非常适合翻新不平整，不规则的表面。
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not happening at times that are at an equal distance from each other; not happening regularly 不规则的；无规律的；紊乱的 A combination of irregular meals and insufficient sleep was to blame. 应当归咎于不规则的饮食和睡眠不足。 an irregular heartbeat 心律不齐 irregular attendance at school 断断续续的上学 He visited his parents at irregular intervals. 他不定期地看望父母。 🔊🔊
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not normal; not according to the usual rules 不正常的；不合乎常规的 some somewhat irregular business practices 某些不太合乎常规的商业行为 His behaviour is highly irregular. 他的行为很不正常。 🔊🔊
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grammar 语法 not formed in the normal way （形式）不规则的 an irregular verb 不规则动词
(of a soldier, etc. 士兵等 not part of a country’s official army 非正规军的 opposite regular
Word Originlate Middle English (in the sense ‘not conforming to rule (especially that of the Church)’): via Old French from medieval Latin irregularis, from in- ‘not’ + regularis (from regula ‘rule’).