1580s, from Late Latin perfunctorius "careless, negligent," literally "like one who wishes to get through a thing," from Latin perfungus, past participle of perfungi "discharge, busy oneself, get through," from per- "through" + fungi "perform" (see function (n.)). Related: Perfunctorily.
权威例句
1. They give their new employees a day or two of perfunctory orientation.
他们对新员工进行了一到两天简单的任职培训。
2. Mitzi nodded a perfunctory acknowledgement as her glass was filled.
杯子被倒满时米芝敷衍性地点头示意。
3. He brushed by with a perfunctory wave to the crowd.