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willy-nilly

/ˌwɪl.iˈnɪl.i/

翻译: 副词,表示“不管愿不愿意、被迫地”,也指“杂乱无章、随意地”。常用于描述事情在没有秩序或选择的情况下发生,常含无法控制或无计划之意。

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adverb

/ˌwɪl.iˈnɪl.i/C1formal
  • zh副词,表示“不管愿不愿意、被迫地”,也指“杂乱无章、随意地”。常用于描述事情在没有秩序或选择的情况下发生,常含无法控制或无计划之意。

An adverb meaning 'whether one likes it or not' or 'in a haphazard or random manner.' It is used to describe actions that occur without order or choice, often implying a lack of control or planning.

  1. Without order or planningC1informal

    In a haphazard or random manner; without any definite direction or purpose.

    zh乱糟糟地

    • Papers were scattered willy-nilly across the desk.
    • He threw his clothes willy-nilly into the suitcase.
    • The crowd moved willy-nilly through the streets.

    同义词arbitrarilychaoticallydisorderlyhelter-skelterpell-mellrandomlyunsystematically

    反义词deliberatelyintentionallymethodicallypurposefullysystematically

  2. Whether one likes it or notC2formalbritish

    Used to describe something that happens regardless of a person's wishes or consent.

    zh不管愿不愿意

    • The new regulations will be enforced willy-nilly.
    • He was dragged willy-nilly into the argument.
    • The company must adapt to the changes willy-nilly.

    同义词inevitablynecessarilyunavoidably