wanton
US /ˈwɑːn.tən/
UK /ˈwɒn.tən/
形容詞
1.
肆意, 無節制的, 放蕩的
deliberate and unprovoked (of a cruel or violent action)
範例:
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The destruction of the ancient artifacts was an act of wanton vandalism.
對古代文物的破壞是肆意破壞行為。
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His wanton disregard for safety rules led to the accident.
他對安全規則的肆意漠視導致了事故。
2.
放蕩的, 淫蕩的, 無節制的
(especially of a woman) sexually immodest or promiscuous
範例:
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She was unfairly labeled as a wanton woman by society.
她被社會不公平地貼上了放蕩女人的標籤。
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His wanton desires led him down a path of self-destruction.
他放蕩的慾望使他走上了自我毀滅的道路。