lawless

• 形容一个地方或情况不遵守或无法执行法律，缺乏秩序或控制；也可形容人不受法律约束、无法无天。

Describes a place or situation where laws are not obeyed or enforced; without order or control.

1. Without law or controlB2formal

   Characterized by a lack of laws or established rules, often leading to chaos.

   无法无天的

   • The region became lawless after the government collapsed.
   • Lawless territories are often dangerous for travelers.
   • The frontier was a lawless place in the 19th century.

   同义词anarchicchaoticdisorderlyriotousuncontrolledungovernedunrulywild

   反义词civilizedcontrolledgovernedlawfullegalorderlyregulated

2. Lax in enforcing lawsC1formal

   Describes a place or situation where laws are not properly enforced.

   执法不严

   • The city was criticized for its lawless approach to traffic violations.
   • A lawless administration can lead to widespread corruption.
   • The police were accused of being lawless in their duties.

   同义词anarchicungovernedunregulatedwild

3. Disobedient to or defiant of lawB2formal

   Describes a person or group that refuses to obey the law.

   不守法的

   • The lawless mob ignored the court's orders.
   • He was known as a lawless outlaw who robbed travelers.
   • Lawless behavior will not be tolerated in this community.

   同义词anarchiccriminaldefiantdisorderlyinsubordinaterebelliousunruly

   反义词disciplinedlaw-abidinglawfulobedientorderly