"wanton" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 肆意的
• 無緣無故的
• 殘忍的

Definition

「Wanton」用來形容沒有理由的殘忍行為或過度放縱的行為。常指沒來由的暴力或破壞。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於文學和正式語境，經常搭配 'destruction'、'violence'、'cruelty' 使用。日常少見。不要和雲吞（wonton）搞混。具負面、故意、放肆的語感。

Examples

The vandals caused wanton damage to the park.

這些破壞者對公園造成了**肆意的**破壞。

She was shocked by his wanton cruelty.

她對他的**殘忍無緣無故**感到震驚。

The report describes wanton violence during the riot.

報告描述了暴動期間的**無端暴力**。

Many were outraged by the wanton destruction of the ancient monuments.

許多人對古蹟的**肆意破壞**感到憤怒。

It was a display of wanton disregard for human life.

這表現出了對人命的**極度蔑視**。

They dismissed the act as nothing but wanton mischief.

他們認為這只是**無理取鬧的**惡作劇。