"at will" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 随意

Definition

“随意”表示你可以随时随地、无须许可地做某事。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“at will”多见于正式或法律语境，如“fire at will”（军事）或“come and go at will”，一般不用于口语闲聊。不要与“willingly”（心甘情愿地）混淆。

Examples

You may leave the meeting at will.

你可以**随意**离开会议。

Birds can come and go at will in this park.

鸟儿可以在这个公园**随意**进出。

She can access the library at will.

她可以**随意**进入图书馆。

Employees can't just leave work at will; they need permission.

员工不能**随意**离开工作，需要请假。

You shouldn't use someone's things at will; always ask first.

你不应该**随意**用别人的东西，先问一下才好。

During the test, students can't leave the room at will.

考试时，学生不能**随意**离开教室。