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infrequently

/ɪnˈfriːkwəntli/
English Definition
adv. not often
中文释义
不频繁地
Example Sentence

The remote island is visited infrequently by researchers due to the treacherous weather conditions surrounding it.

由于周围恶劣的天气条件,研究人员很少访问这个偏远的岛屿。

Synonyms
rarely seldom occasionally
Antonyms
frequently often
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “infrequently”?

  1. A In a manner relating to the mind
  2. B In a way that shows intelligence or skill
  3. C In a very bad or serious way
  4. D Not often
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D — Not often. “infrequently” means not often.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “not often”?

  1. A severely
  2. B infrequently
  3. C mentally
  4. D cleverly
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B — infrequently. “infrequently” means not often.

Common questions about “infrequently”

What does “infrequently” mean?

infrequently — not often. In Chinese: 不频繁地.

How do you pronounce “infrequently”?

infrequently is pronounced /ɪnˈfriːkwəntli/.

How is “infrequently” used in a sentence?

The remote island is visited infrequently by researchers due to the treacherous weather conditions surrounding it. (由于周围恶劣的天气条件,研究人员很少访问这个偏远的岛屿。)

What are synonyms for “infrequently”?

rarely, seldom, occasionally — all close in meaning to infrequently (not often).

What is the opposite of “infrequently”?

frequently, often — each the opposite of infrequently (not often).

Is “infrequently” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. infrequently is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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