"wanton" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈwɑntən/, /ˈwɔntən

WAHN-tuhn or WAWN-tuhn

UK

wˈɒntən

WON-tuhn

释义

'Wanton' describes actions that are cruel or harmful without reason, or behavior that is unchecked and excessive. It is often used for violence or destruction that is done for no good purpose.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈwɑntən/, /ˈwɔntən

英式英语

wˈɒntən

简化发音

美式

WAHN-tuhn or WAWN-tuhn

英式

WON-tuhn

语境中听

The vandals caused wanton damage to the park.

She was shocked by his wanton cruelty.

The report describes wanton violence during the riot.

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