English Dictionary

occasional

/əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/

adj

Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often. / Created for a specific occasion. / Intended for use as the occasion requires. / Acting in the indicated role from time to time.

I enjoy taking occasional trips to the beach.

意味（1）

Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often.

He was mostly solitary, but enjoyed the occasional visitor.

意味（2）

Created for a specific occasion.

Elgar's music was not created to be occasional music for high-school graduations.

意味（3）

Intended for use as the occasion requires.

What your living room needs are some occasional chairs.

意味（4）

Acting in the indicated role from time to time.

He is an occasional writer of letters to the editor.