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wanton

UK/'wɒntәn/US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Deliberate and unprovoked; showing no concern for rules or morality; lewd or sexually immoral

肆意的,无端的;放荡的,淫荡的

v.

To behave in a reckless, playful, or immoral way; to squander

放肆行事;挥霍

n.

A person who is lewd, immoral, or self-indulgent

放荡的人;荡妇

Root Breakdown

Native English
wantonother
=wanton

Common Collocations

  • 1.wanton destruction肆意破坏
  • 2.wanton disregard不顾后果

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The wanton destruction of property was condemned by authorities.

  • 2.

    He made wanton accusations without any evidence.

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