[] () the failure to give enough care or attention to sb/sth that you are responsible for疏忽；失误；失职；过失◆The injured workers are suing the company for negligence.受伤的工人正以疏忽罪向这家公司提起诉讼。▸ˈnegligent
adjective
◆The firm was found to be negligent in not ensuring that equipment was safe.公司被发现失职，未能确保设备的安全。▸ˈnegligently