n.

1. 例行公事；日常工作；惯例；惯常的程序[U][C]
   As soon as she learns the office routine she will be an excellent assistant.

   她一旦熟悉了办公室的日常事务，就会成为一名优秀的助手。

2. （经常表演的）固定剧目；一套固定舞步（或动作）[C]
   The Marx brothers were famous for their comedy routine.

   马克斯兄弟因表演一套喜剧剧目而出名。

3. 【电脑】例行程序[C]

a.

1. 日常的，例行的，常规的[B]
   a routine medical examination

   常规体格检查

2. 一般的；平凡的；平淡的
   School life is routine.

   学校的生活平淡无味。

n.

1. a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed unvarying programme.
2. a set sequence in a theatrical or comic performance.

adj.

1. performed as part of a regular procedure:
   a routine inspection.
2. characteristic of routine; without variety.