Incidental Important ˌɪnsɪˈdentl Happening Connection Sth Music Main
The word "incidental" is an adjective meaning secondary, accompanying, or happening by chance. It can also refer to minor expenses that are not part of the main cost.
[ADJ 形容词]附带的;伴随的;次要的 If one thing is incidental to another, it is less important than the other thing or is not a major part of it.
[oft ADJ to n]
The playing of music proved to be incidental to the main business of the evening...
音乐演奏成了当晚唱主角的商业活动的陪衬。
At the bottom of the bill, you will notice various incidental expenses such as faxes.
在账单底部,你会发现有传真等各项杂费。
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in·ci·den·tal/ˌɪnsɪˈdentl; NAmEˌɪnsɪˈdentl/
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incidentalincidentalsadjective1incidental(to sth) happening in connection with sth else, but not as important as it, or not intended 附带发生的;次要的;非有意的◆The discovery was incidental to their main research.这一发现是他们主要研究中的附带收获。◆incidental music(= music used with a play or a film/movie to give atmosphere)配乐◆You may be able to get help with incidental expenses(= small costs that you get in connection with sth).你可以付些钱找人帮忙。2incidentalto sth ( technical 术语) happening as a natural result of sth 作为自然结果的;伴随而来的;免不了的◆These risks are incidental to the work of a firefighter.这些风险是担任消防员不可避免的。noun[usually plural ]something that happens in connection with sth else, but is less important 附带的次要事情◆You'll need money for incidentals such as tips and taxis.你将需要准备好付小费和乘出租车之类的杂项开销。in·ci·den·tal/ˌɪnsɪˈdentl; NAmEˌɪnsɪˈdentl/
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incidental1 adjective
incidental2 noun
incidentalin‧ci‧den‧tal1 /ˌɪnsəˈdentl◂/ adjective
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1happening or existing in connection with something else that is more important: Increased motivation is more than an incidental benefit of reward schemes.incidental to companies that carry out investment business that is incidental to their main activity2[not before noun] naturally happening as a result of somethingincidental to Drinking too much is almost incidental to bartending.
incidental1 adjective
incidental2 noun
incidentalincidental2 noun [countable usually plural]
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something that you have to do, buy etc which you had not planned to: Carry extra cash for taxis, tips, and other incidentals.