| 单词 | wanton |
| 释义 | wanton (wɒntən ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A wanton action deliberately causes harm, damage, or waste without having any reason to. ...this unnecessary and wanton destruction of our environment. Wanton violence is now becoming a regular feature of urban life. Synonyms: wilful, needless, senseless, unjustified wantonly graded adverb [ADVERB with verb] His diaries were wantonly destroyed. 2. adjective If someone describes a woman as wanton, they disapprove of her because she clearly enjoys sex or has sex with a lot of men. [disapproval, old-fashioned] ...the idea that only wanton women have sexual passions. Collocations: wanton violence A football match gives no excuse for wanton violence. The Sun (2010) They also put an end to the wanton violence that followed the Government's rout. Times, Sunday Times (2012) After three days of rioting, the police have begun to look as though they have surrendered the streets to young men intent on wanton violence and burglary. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Translations: Chinese: 胡作非为的 Japanese: 理不尽な |
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