wanton
US /ˈwɑːn.tən/
UK /ˈwɒn.tən/
形容词
1.
肆意, 无节制的, 放荡的
deliberate and unprovoked (of a cruel or violent action)
示例:
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The destruction of the ancient artifacts was an act of wanton vandalism.
对古代文物的破坏是肆意破坏行为。
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His wanton disregard for safety rules led to the accident.
他对安全规则的肆意漠视导致了事故。
2.
放荡的, 淫荡的, 无节制的
(especially of a woman) sexually immodest or promiscuous
示例:
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She was unfairly labeled as a wanton woman by society.
她被社会不公平地贴上了放荡女人的标签。
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His wanton desires led him down a path of self-destruction.
他放荡的欲望使他走上了自我毁灭的道路。