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Lawless Meaning in English

word

ˈɫɔɫəs
LAW-luhs
lˈɔːləs
LAW-luhs

释义

Describes a place or situation where laws are not obeyed or not enforced, often resulting in chaos or disorder.

用法与细微差别

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Commonly describes regions, periods, or groups without law or order. Often implies danger, chaos, or criminal activity. Not to be confused with 'illegal' (which means against the law); 'lawless' means there is little or no law applied.

例句

The wild west was often described as lawless.

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It is dangerous to live in a lawless area.

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The city became lawless after the police left.

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After the storm, things turned pretty lawless until help arrived.

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Some people see the internet as a kind of lawless frontier.

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You can't expect order in a lawless situation like that.

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