wanton
wanton
adjective
[no obj.](archaic or poetic/literary)(古，诗／文)
wantonly
adverb
wantonness
noun
语源
adjective
- (of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked
（残暴行为）故意的；无缘无故的
sheer wanton vandalism.
纯粹故意的破坏行为。 - (especially of a woman) sexually immodest or promiscuous
（尤指妇女）淫荡的，淫乱的
■(poetic/literary)growing profusely; luxuriant
(诗／文)茂盛的；丰富的
where wanton ivy twines.
繁茂的常春藤缠绕的地方。
■(poetic/literary)lively; playful
(诗／文)活泼的；嬉戏的
a wanton fawn.
活蹦乱跳的小鹿。
- (archaic)a sexually immodest or promiscuous woman
(古)荡妇
[no obj.](archaic or poetic/literary)(古，诗／文)
- play; frolic
玩；嬉戏 - behave in a sexually immodest or promiscuous way
放荡
wantonly
adverb
wantonness
noun
语源
- Middle English wantowen 'rebellious, lacking discipline', from wan- 'badly' + Old English togen 'trained' (related to team and tow)
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