arbitrary
US /ˈɑːr.bə.trer.i/
UK /ˈɑːr.bə.trer.i/
形容詞
1.
恣意的な, 任意の
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
例:
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The committee made an arbitrary decision without consulting anyone.
委員会は誰にも相談せずに恣意的な決定を下した。
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His choice of colors seemed completely arbitrary.
彼の色の選択は完全に恣意的に見えた。
2.
専制的な, 独裁的な
(of power or a ruling body) unrestrained and autocratic in the use of authority
例:
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The dictator's rule was arbitrary and oppressive.
独裁者の支配は専制的で抑圧的だった。
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Citizens feared the arbitrary arrests by the secret police.
市民は秘密警察による恣意的な逮捕を恐れた。
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