willful

• adj. 有意的；任性的；故意的

来自will,意愿。

willful (adj.)

also wilful, c. 1200, "strong-willed," usually in a bad sense, "obstinate, unreasonable," from will (n.) + -ful. From late 14c. as "eager" (to do something). Mid-14c., of actions, "done on purpose, intentional, due to one's own will." Related: Willfullness.

1. He displayed a willful ignorance of their plight.

对于他们的困境他故意装作一无所知.

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2. He's been willful and headstrong from a baby.

他从小就固执任性.

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3. She was a willful child.

她是个任性的孩子.

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4. The willful killing of a person is murder.

故意杀人就是谋杀.

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5. Her laughter and fragrance and willful glances were his tribute.

她的欢笑、温馨和秋波也是献给他的.

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