| 单词 | wilful |
| 释义 | wilful (wɪlfʊl ) regional note: in AM, use willful 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe actions or attitudes as wilful, you are critical of them because they are done or expressed deliberately, especially with the intention of causing someone harm. [disapproval] Wilful neglect of our manufacturing industry has caused this problem. He admitted wilful misconduct in public office by disclosing a report to a journalist. Synonyms: intentional, willed, intended, conscious wilfully graded adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective] He seems to have wilfully misunderstood. 2. adjective If you describe someone as wilful, you mean that they are determined to do what they want to do, even if it is not sensible. Francesca was a lively child, quite wilful and demanding. wilfulness uncountable noun The new foster parents couldn't cope with her wilfulness. Translations: Chinese: 恣意的 Japanese: 故意の |
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