rampant

🇬🇧 UK/'ræmpәnt/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Spreading or occurring in an uncontrolled, widespread way; (heraldry) depicted rearing up on hind legs

猖獗的,蔓延的;(纹章)后腿直立的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
rampantother
=rampant

Common Collocations

  • 1.run rampant肆意蔓延/横行无忌
  • 2.rampant corruption腐败猖獗
  • 3.rampant inflation通货膨胀失控
  • 4.rampant crime犯罪猖獗

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Corruption was rampant throughout the government, undermining public trust.

  • 2.

    Misinformation ran rampant on social media during the crisis.

  • 3.

    The coat of arms featured a lion rampant on a red background.

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