| 单词 | reckless |
| 释义 | reckless (rekləs ) adjective If you say that someone is reckless, you mean that they act in a way which shows that they do not care about danger or the effect their behaviour will have on other people. She loved to ride; on horseback, she was reckless and utterly without fear. He is charged with causing death by reckless driving. Synonyms: careless, wild, rash, irresponsible recklessly adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective] He was leaning recklessly out of the unshuttered window. A congressional report charges that federal safety laws were recklessly violated. recklessness uncountable noun He felt a surge of recklessness. Her family were in despair at the recklessness of her spending. Collocations: reckless act At worst, it could be the single most reckless act of 2015. Times, Sunday Times And apologise for this dangerous and reckless act of piracy. The Sun In just two weeks officers caught 91 people engaging in reckless acts, including 56 who were using a mobile phone while behind the wheel. Times, Sunday Times Although she's already been suspended for her earlier reckless action - including kicking a patient - she can't resist getting involved when a barn fire rages out of control. The Sun If the acts were not criminal, but have caused loss by reckless action, then it has to be a civil action for damages. Times, Sunday Times The reckless actions of both have left civilians paying a very heavy price. Times, Sunday Times But will she live to regret her reckless actions? The Sun The reckless actions of a few executives in its financial insurance unit has brought the world's biggest insurer to its knees. Times, Sunday Times But the reckless conduct of one bank should not be used to thwart the aspirations of those twentysomethings who cannot depend on intergenerational subsidy. Times, Sunday Times What can managers and business schools do in the face of owners encouraging reckless conduct by their managers? Times, Sunday Times Punitive damages often are associated with reckless conduct or conduct creating a high risk of harm. Christianity Today A simple charge of 'violent or reckless conduct' would cover every transgression from hands to the face to scything tackles and take in everything in between, including biting. Times, Sunday Times The ruling coined the phrase inadvertent and not deliberate actions can not encompass reckless conduct. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We do not advocate reckless spending for the sake of it. Times, Sunday Times By setting up a 'designated account' you retain control of the money, thus preventing reckless spending. Times, Sunday Times Yes, reckless spending, rash thinking and overambition have played their part. Times, Sunday Times Labour's reckless spending meant it could never do this. The Sun The gaping hole in the public finances was dug years ago by a government that was greedy for votes and sought headlines by means of a reckless spending spree. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 鲁莽的 Japanese: 無謀な |
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