riotous

UK //ˈraɪ.ə.təs//US //ˈraɪ.ə.t̬əs//

词源

源自中古英语，来自古法语 'riote'（喧闹、骚乱），最终源于拉丁语 'rugire'（咆哮）。

❶ 形容喧闹、混乱或失控的场景，通常指人群因兴奋、愤怒或庆祝而行为放纵。

“The party turned into a riotous celebration after the team won the championship.”

（球队夺冠后，派对变成了一场狂欢的庆祝活动。）

“The streets were filled with riotous crowds protesting against the new law.”

（街道上挤满了抗议新法律的喧闹人群。）

❶ 形容植物生长茂盛、杂乱无章的样子，通常带有夸张的意味。

“The garden was a riotous tangle of wildflowers and weeds.”

（花园里长满了茂盛的野花和杂草。）

“Her hair was a riotous mess after the windy boat ride.”

（乘船兜风后，她的头发乱成一团。）

同义词:unruly, boisterous, wild, rowdy, chaotic

riotous living — 指放纵、挥霍无度的生活方式，通常带有贬义。

“In his youth, he was known for his riotous living and extravagant parties.”

（年轻时，他以放纵的生活方式和奢华的派对闻名。）