LEARNit Dictionary
regular
adjective
/ˈreɡjələ(r)/
UK
/ˈreɡjələr/
US
A2
1
A2
following a pattern, especially with the same time or space in between each thing and the next
منظم, مرتب, قاعده‌مند
opposite
irregular
2
A2
done or happening often
مرتب, منظم, متداول
Do you take
regular exercise
?
I'm still
in regular contact with
friends I met at university.
Domestic violence is a regular occurrence in some families.
a painter whose work is a
regular feature
of the Summer Exhibition
The key to good anti-virus software is regular updates.
opposite
irregular
3
A2
doing the same thing or going to the same place often
منظم, مرتب, دارای نظم
regular readers/customers/users
She is a
regular contributor
to many journals and magazines
regular offenders
He was a
regular visitor
to her house.
4
A2
changing their form in the same way as most other verbs and nouns
قاعده‌مند, منطبق بر قاعده, قاعده‌پذیر
The past participle of regular verbs ends in ‘-ed’.
opposite
irregular
5
B1
usual
معمولی, عادی, متداول, رایج
I couldn't see my regular doctor today.
On Monday he would have to return to his regular duties.
It's important to follow the regular procedure.
He was mistaken for one of the regular crew.
the last match of the
regular season
6
B1
of a standard size
معمولی, استاندارد
Regular or large fries?
7
B1
ordinary; without any special or extra features
معمولی, عادی, نرمال
Do you want regular or diet cola?
I just want to buy a regular white shirt—nothing fancy.
(approving)
He's just a regular guy who loves his dog.
8
B2
having an even shape
متقارن
a face with regular features
He flashed a smile, showing two rows of white, regular teeth.
Her face was perfectly regular.
opposite
irregular
9
B2
lasting or happening over a long period
پیوسته, دائمی, مستمر
The need to earn a regular income restricted the time he could spend pursuing his real interests.
She couldn't find any regular employment.
10
belonging to or connected with the permanent armed forces or police force of a country
رسمی, نظامی, ارتشی, پلیسی
the
regular army
regular soldiers
opposite
irregular
11
used for emphasis to show that somebody/something is an exact or clear example of the thing mentioned
مشخص, معین, دقیق
The whole thing was a regular disaster.
noun
/ˈreɡjələ(r)/
UK
/ˈreɡjələr/
US
1
a customer who often goes to a particular shop, pub, restaurant, etc.
مشتری دائمی, مشتری همیشگی, مشتری ثابت
2
a person who often plays in a particular team, takes part in a particular television show, etc.
بازیکن ثابت, شرکت‌کننده دائمی, عضو دائمی, شرکت‌کننده همیشگی, حاضر دائمی, بازیگر ثابت
We are missing six first-team regulars because of injury.
3
a professional soldier who belongs to a country’s permanent army
سرباز رسمی, نظامی حرفه‌ای, سرباز حرفه‌ای, نظامی دائمی, نظامی رسمی