By Gorbachev's time, the farm population had shrunk to a quarter of its former size; only older workers remained, working perfunctorily on state land or tending their private plots.(在戈爾巴喬夫時期，務農人口數量降至前一時期的四分之一。只有老農們繼續(xù)勞作，在國有土地上敷衍行事，維護著他們的自留地。)

He took a sip of water from a Glass in front of him, cleared his throat perfunctorily, and began speaking in a precise and even voice.(他端起面前的玻璃杯，呷了一口水，神氣十足地清清嗓子，接著就以平穩(wěn)的語調有板有眼地說開了。)

He finished the job perfunctorily.(他敷衍了事的做完了這事。)

Melina was perfunctorily introduced to the men.(梅利娜被草草地介紹給了男士們。)

He perfunctorily thrusts the things into his pockets.(他胡亂地把那些東西塞到口袋里。)