Usage of 忽略
The verb 忽略 (hūlüè) means to neglect, overlook, or ignore something important, often unintentionally. It is commonly used in contexts where details, responsibilities, or warnings are missed or disregarded.
Common Collocations
- 忽略细节 (overlook details): used when small but important parts are missed.
- 忽略健康 (neglect health): often used in advice about self-care.
- 被忽略 (be overlooked): passive form indicating something or someone is ignored.
Nuances
Using 忽略 implies a degree of carelessness or unintentional omission rather than deliberate ignoring. It is more formal than 忽视, which can carry a stronger sense of intentional disregard.
Common Confusion
Don't confuse 忽略 with 忽视. 忽略 often refers to missing or neglecting details or facts, while 忽视 implies a more conscious ignoring or disrespect.
Position in Sentence
忽略 is typically used as a verb and can take objects directly, e.g., 忽略问题 (ignore the problem). It can appear in both active and passive constructions.