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incidental
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附带的, 偶然的
happening as a side effect or by chance rather than being the main purpose or focus
Example
The extra income from the project was incidental to the main goal of gaining experience.
The noise from the construction site was just an incidental nuisance compared to the overall benefits of the new building.
The meeting was focused on business, but there were some incidental discussions about upcoming social events.
02
附带的, 偶然的
not of prime or central importance
03
附带的, 偶然的
alongside or in connection with a more important event
Example
His promotion was incidental to the team 's overall success in the project.
The free snacks at the conference were incidental to the main goal of networking.
The scenic views were an incidental benefit of the long road trip to the business meeting.
Incidental
01
附带物品, 意外物品
an item that is incidental
02
偶发费用, 意外开支
(frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified
例子
The extra income from the project was incidental to the main goal of gaining experience.
The noise from the construction site was just an incidental nuisance compared to the overall benefits of the new building.
The meeting was focused on business, but there were some incidental discussions about upcoming social events.
Any damage caused to the property was purely incidental to the main construction work.
His involvement in the charity event was incidental, as he happened to be in the right place at the right time.
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