incidentally
柯林斯词典
1. ADV You use incidentally to introduce a point that is not directly relevant to what you are saying, often a question or extra information that you have just thought of. 顺便说及地[ADV with cl]
"I didn't ask you to come. Incidentally, why have you come?"
“我没有叫你来。顺便问一下，你为什么来呢？”
2. ADV If something occurs only incidentally, it is less important than another thing or is not a major part of it. 附带地[ADV with v]
The letter mentioned my great aunt and uncle only incidentally. 信里只是附带地提到我的叔祖母和叔祖父。
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incidentally /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəlɪ/
剑桥词典
- used before saying something that is not as important as the main subject of conversation , but is connected to it in some way
附带地；伴随地
We had a marvellous meal at that restaurant you recommended - incidentally, I must give you the number of a similar one I know . 我们在你推荐的那家餐馆美餐了一顿——顺便，我一定要把我知道的类似的一家餐馆的电话号码给你。
used when mentioning a subject that has not been discussed before, often making it seem less important than it really is
顺便说一句
Incidentally, I wanted to have a word with you about your travel expenses . 顺便说一句，我打算和你谈一下你的开支报销问题。 返回 incidentally