1. free from worries or responsibilities
無憂無慮的，沒有煩惱或責任的
She spent a carefree summer at the beach.
她在海邊度過了一個無憂無慮的夏天。
He has a carefree attitude towards life.
他對生活抱持著一種無憂無慮的態度。
Carefree Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
carefree
adjective
快速理解
What does "Carefree" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Carefree"?
形容一種無憂無慮、輕鬆自在的生活態度或心情。
- 1
無憂無慮
EN: free from worries and responsibilities
翻譯: 指沒有煩惱和責任負擔的狀態。
- 2
輕鬆愉快
EN: cheerful and lighthearted
翻譯: 形容心情開朗、輕鬆愉快的樣子。
- 3
隨性自在
EN: casual and without serious thought
翻譯: 指行為隨性、不刻意計畫或深思熟慮。
小提醒：注意 'carefree' 是正面形容詞，描述一種令人嚮往的輕鬆狀態，而非指不負責任。
發音（How to Pronounce "Carefree" in English）
How to pronounce "Carefree" in English?"Carefree" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Carefree" from YouTube Videos
NIKI “Every Summertime" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified
Genius
“- I just associate summer with youth And it's just kind of the most carefree time of the year, I would say.”
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Definitions（定義）
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2. not having any serious work or duties
閒適的，沒有繁重工作或職責的
After retirement, they enjoyed a carefree lifestyle.
退休後，他們享受著閒適的生活方式。
The children played in the garden, carefree and happy.
孩子們在花園裡玩耍，無憂無慮，快樂無比。
3. characterized by a lack of concern for potential problems
漫不經心的，對潛在問題缺乏關切的
His carefree spending habits eventually got him into debt.
他漫不經心的消費習慣最終讓他負債累累。
She drove with a carefree disregard for the speed limit.
她開車時漫不經心，無視速限。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Carefree"?How to make natural sentences with "Carefree"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| carefree + noun | 形容...是無憂無慮的 | He has a **carefree** attitude towards life. (他對生活抱持著**無憂無慮**的態度。) |
| be + carefree | 處於無憂無慮的狀態 | The children were completely **carefree** during the summer holiday. (孩子們在暑假期間完全**無憂無慮**。) |
| live a + carefree + life | 過著無憂無慮的生活 | After retiring, they moved to the countryside to live a **carefree** life. (退休後，他們搬到鄉下過著**無憂無慮**的生活。) |
| seem/look + carefree | 看起來無憂無慮 | She always looks so **carefree** and happy. (她看起來總是那麼**無憂無慮**、開開心心的。) |
| a carefree + time/period | 一段無憂無慮的時光 | My college years were a **carefree** time. (我的大學歲月是一段**無憂無慮**的時光。) |
用法說明
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carefree + noun vs. carefree + gerund
- carefree + noun 是最常見的結構，用來描述一個人的整體態度、性格或一段時光的性質。
- carefree + gerund (V-ing) 則較為少見且具體，用來描述在進行某個特定活動時所表現出的無憂無慮狀態。
- 兩者語意上重疊，但 carefree + noun 適用範圍更廣，也更自然。 EN: She has a carefree attitude towards life. 翻譯: 她對人生抱持著無憂無慮的態度。
EN:He spent a carefree summer traveling.
翻譯:他度過了一個無憂無慮、四處旅行的夏天。
EN:They enjoyed a carefree afternoon wandering in the park.
翻譯:他們享受了一個在公園裡閒逛的無憂無慮的下午。
EN:He was carefree wandering in the park.
翻譯:他在公園閒逛時是無憂無慮的。
總結建議
建議優先使用「carefree + noun」結構來描述人或時光的特質，這是最自然且常見的用法。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Carefree" and similar words?How to choose "Carefree" vs alternatives?
carefree vs careless
「carefree」強調無憂無慮的正面心態；「careless」則指粗心大意、缺乏責任感的負面行為。
carefree vs lighthearted
「carefree」強調沒有負擔與煩惱；「lighthearted」則強調心情輕鬆愉快，但不一定完全沒有責任。
carefree vs irresponsible
「carefree」是中性偏正面的特質；「irresponsible」則是明確的負面批評，指不負責任。
口語用法
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引述
用於引述或轉述他人對某種狀態的描述，常與引述動詞如 say、describe 連用。
EN: She always says she wants a more carefree lifestyle, away from the city.
翻譯: 她總是說她想要一種更無憂無慮的生活方式，遠離城市。
EN:He described his childhood as incredibly carefree and full of adventure.
翻譯:他形容他的童年是無比無憂無慮且充滿冒險的。
語氣強調
在口語中，常與 so、completely、totally 等副詞連用，以加強語氣，強調毫無牽掛的程度。
EN: After finishing all my exams, I feel so carefree.
翻譯: 考完所有考試後，我感到如此無憂無慮。
EN:On vacation, you should try to be totally carefree and not check your work email.
翻譯:度假時，你應該試著完全無憂無慮，不要查看工作郵件。
停頓填充
在思考或描述時，作為一個填充短語，用來概括一種理想的狀態或心境，常用在 you know, just... 這類結構後。
EN: I wish I could be, you know, more carefree about these little things.
翻譯: 我希望我能對這些小事，你知道的，更看得開一些。
EN:The goal for this weekend is just... carefree relaxation.
翻譯:這個週末的目標就是…無憂無慮地放鬆。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業寫作中，carefree 略顯口語化且帶有主觀情感。建議使用更中性的詞彙，如 unburdened、without worries 或 leisurely，以符合正式文體的客觀性要求。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Carefree"?What fixed phrases with "Carefree" should I remember?
carefree attitude
adjective + noun
無憂無慮的態度
carefree days
adjective + noun
無憂無慮的日子
live a carefree life
verb + adjective + noun
過著無憂無慮的生活
carefree spirit
adjective + noun
無憂無慮的精神；灑脫的性格
carefree existence
adjective + noun
無憂無慮的生存狀態
carefree and easy
adjective + conjunction + adjective
無憂無慮且輕鬆自在的
carefree manner
adjective + noun
無憂無慮的舉止方式
seemingly carefree
adverb + adjective
看似無憂無慮的
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Carefree"?Which "Carefree" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He is a carefree person, so he always worries about his future.
✓He is a carefree person, so he never worries about his future.
The word 'carefree' means 'without worries or anxiety'. Using it with 'worries about his future' creates a logical contradiction. The correct sentence should express the absence of worry.
×After finishing the project, I felt very carefree from stress.
✓After finishing the project, I felt carefree. / After finishing the project, I felt free from stress.
'Carefree' is an adjective that describes a general state of being without worries. It is not typically used in the pattern 'carefree from + noun'. Use it alone or use phrases like 'free from stress/worry'.
×We had a carefree time at the party last night.
✓We had a carefree time at the party last night. (Contextually odd) / We had a relaxing and fun time at the party last night.
While not grammatically wrong, describing a single evening party as 'carefree' can sound unnatural or exaggerated. 'Carefree' often describes a more enduring attitude or lifestyle. For a specific fun event, words like 'fun', 'relaxing', or 'enjoyable' are more common.
×She is carefree about her exam results.
✓She is nonchalant / unconcerned about her exam results.
'Carefree' describes a person's general character, not their attitude towards a specific, serious matter. Using it for a specific concern like exam results is awkward. Words like 'nonchalant', 'unconcerned', or 'indifferent' are better for specific situations.
×The carefree environment helped us work more efficiently.
✓The relaxed / stress-free environment helped us work more efficiently.
'Carefree' is primarily used to describe people, their attitude, or their lifestyle. It is less commonly used to describe an environment or atmosphere. For a setting that reduces worry, use 'relaxed', 'stress-free', or 'calm'.
詞形變化
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