routine /ruːˈtiːn/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-VAR A routine is the usual series of things that you do at a particular time. A routine is also the practice of regularly doing things in a fixed order. 惯例; 常规

  例：

  The players had to change their daily routine and lifestyle.

  这些运动员不得不改变他们的每日常规和生活方式。

• 2. 

  ADJ You use routine to describe activities that are done as a normal part of a job or process. 常规的

  例：

  ...a series of routine medical tests including X-rays and blood tests.

  …一系列包括X光和验血在内的常规医学检查。

• 3. 

  ADJ A routine situation, action, or event is one which seems completely ordinary, rather than interesting, exciting, or different. 平淡的 [表不满]

  例：

  So many days are routine and uninteresting, especially in winter.

  太多的日子都是平淡和无趣，尤其是在冬季。

• 4. 

  N-VAR You use routine to refer to a way of life that is uninteresting and ordinary, or hardly ever changes. 平淡乏味 [表不满]

  例：

  ...the mundane routine of her life.

  …她生活的平常乏味。

• 5. 

  N-COUNT A routine is a computer program, or part of a program, that performs a specific function. 程序 [计算机]

  例：

  ...an installation routine.

  …一个安装程序。

• 6. 

  N-COUNT A routine is a short sequence of jokes, remarks, actions, or movements that forms part of a longer performance. (一) 套

  例：

  ...an athletic dance routine.

  …一套体育舞蹈动作。