willy-nilly
Pronunciation
/wˈɪlinˈɪli/
British pronunciation
/wˈɪlinˈɪli/

“willy-nilly”的英语定义和含义

willy-nilly
01

不管愿意不愿意, 被迫地

in a way that happens regardless of someone's wishes or control
willy-nilly definition and meaning
example
例子
She was dragged willy-nilly into the argument.
不管愿意与否被拖入了争论中。
He had to move out willy-nilly when the building was sold.
当大楼被卖掉时,他不得不不管愿意与否搬出去。
02

杂乱无章地, 随意地

in a disorganized or careless manner
example
例子
Papers were stacked willy-nilly across the desk.
文件杂乱无章地堆在桌子上。
The funds were distributed willy-nilly, with no system.
资金被胡乱分配,没有系统。
willy-nilly
01

犹豫不决的, 优柔寡断的

showing hesitation or indecisiveness
example
例子
His willy-nilly approach to commitments made him an unreliable partner.
他对承诺的犹豫不决态度使他成为一个不可靠的伙伴。
She gave a willy-nilly response, unable to decide whether to accept the offer.
她给出了一个犹豫不决的回应,无法决定是否接受这个提议。
02

杂乱无章的, 乱七八糟的

lacking order or proper structure
example
例子
The office was filled with willy-nilly piles of paper and half-finished reports.
办公室里堆满了乱七八糟的纸堆和半成品的报告。
Their willy-nilly budgeting left them with no savings at the end of the year.
他们杂乱无章的预算让他们在年底时没有任何储蓄。
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