arbitrary
UK/'ɑ:bitrәri/US
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Definitions
adj.
Based on personal whim or impulse rather than reason or principle; not following clear rules
任意的，武断的，专横的
n.
Something determined by chance or personal choice rather than fixed rules
任意值，随意事物
Root Breakdown
Native Englisharbitrother
+
aryrelating to, connected with
=arbitrary
Common Collocations
- 1.arbitrary decision武断的决定
- 2.arbitrary rule武断的规则
Example Sentences
- 1.
The boss made an arbitrary decision without consulting his team.
- 2.
The arbitrary rules seemed unfair and inconsistent to everyone.