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unwarranted

UK //ʌnˈwɒrəntɪd//US //ʌnˈwɔːrəntɪd//

词源

源自中古英语,由否定前缀 un- + warrant(授权/正当理由) + -ed 构成,字面意为“未被授权的”。

adjective

❶ 指缺乏正当理由或依据的,常用于描述批评、怀疑、恐惧等负面情绪或行为没有事实支撑。

“His unwarranted criticism made her feel upset.”

(他毫无根据的批评让她感到难过。)

“The police acted with unwarranted violence during the protest.”

(警方在抗议活动中采取了毫无必要的暴力行为。)

同义词:unjustified, baseless, groundless

常见短语

unwarranted intrusion — 指没有正当理由的打扰或干涉,常用于描述侵犯隐私或边界的行为。

“The journalist's unwarranted intrusion into their private life caused outrage.”

(记者对他们私生活的无端侵犯引发了公愤。)