1ADJ [ADJ n]故意的,有意的,成心的(尤指意在造成伤害) If you describe actions or attitudes as wilful, you are critical of them because they are done or expressed deliberately, especially with the intention of causing someone harm. 故意的,有意的,成心的(尤指意在造成伤害) [disapproval]
Wilful neglect of our manufacturing industry has caused this problem.
故意忽略我们的制造业引起了这个问题。
A jury found the airline guilty of wilful misconduct because its lax security allowed a suitcase bomb on to the plane.
There were claims that the Front has wilfully perverted democracy.
有些人士认为该阵线故意曲解民主。
West was wilfully blind to the abuse that took place.
韦斯特对发生的虐待行为故意视而不见。
2ADJ-GRADED 任性的;一意孤行的 If you describe someone as wilful, you mean that they are determined to do what they want to do, even if it is not sensible. 任性的;一意孤行的
...as the beautiful Lara becomes ever more wilful and irresponsible.
随着漂亮的拉拉变得越来越任性、越来越不负责任
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I refuse to stand by and see the company allowed to run aground because of one woman's wilfulness.