willful

中英词典

willful [ˈwɪlfəl] ADJ (disapproving) If you describe a person or their behavior as willful, you mean that they are determined to do what they want, even if it is not sensible or right.

任性的；固执的

willful [ˈwɪlfəl] N (literary) A willful person is someone who is determined to do what they want, even if it is not sensible or right.

任性者；固执己见者

词语辨析

willful 与 stubborn 的区别在于，willful 更强调行为的固执和任性，而 stubborn 则更多指坚持己见、不易改变。

词汇扩充

1. willfully (adv.) 任性地，固执地

2. willfulness (n.) 任性，固执

近义词

headstrong, obstinate, pigheaded

反义词

docile, compliant, obedient

柯林斯词典

willful (adjective) If you describe actions or attitudes as willful, you are critical of them because they are done or expressed deliberately, often in a way that is unreasonable.

牛津词典

willful (adjective) (of an immoral or illegal act) intentional; deliberate.

用法

She was accused of willful deceit.

她被指控故意欺骗。

Example Sentences 例句

1. She is so willful and always does things her own way.

她太任性了，总是按照自己的方式做事。

2. The child's willful behavior made it difficult for the teacher to control the class.

孩子的任性行为使老师难以控制班级。

3. His willful disregard for the rules led to his expulsion from the team.

他对规则的任性漠视导致了被逐出队伍。

4. Despite her willful nature, she is a very talented artist.

尽管她任性，但她是一个非常有才华的艺术家。

5. The defendant's willful actions were deemed criminal by the jury.

陪审团认定被告的故意行为构成犯罪。