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recklessly

UK //ˈrek.ləs.li//US //ˈrek.ləs.li//

词源

源自中古英语 'recheles',意为'不顾后果的',结合后缀 '-ly' 构成副词形式。

adverb

❶ 指不顾后果地做某事,表现出鲁莽或轻率的态度,常常带有危险或不负责任的意味。

“He drove recklessly through the crowded streets.”

(他在拥挤的街道上鲁莽地开车。)

“She spent all her money recklessly without thinking about the future.”

(她不顾未来,轻率地花光了所有的钱。)

同义词:carelessly, rashly, irresponsibly

常见短语

act recklessly — 指行为鲁莽或不计后果,通常带有负面含义。

“He acted recklessly by jumping off the roof.”

(他从屋顶跳下,行为极其鲁莽。)