Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #13952
wayward
任性的;倔强的;不服管束的
核心释义
resistant to guidance or discipline
- 1.
任性、偏离预期规范的;倾向于偏离
Given to a wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.
- 2.
固执、反对和不可预测的
Obstinate, contrary and unpredictable.
- 3.
不在目标上
Not on target.
任性、偏离预期规范的;倾向于偏离;固执、反对和不可预测的;不在目标上;任性的;难以捉摸的
用法In use
The teacher tried to help the wayward student, but he refused to listen.
用法提示:wayward 作形容词修饰 student,表示“任性的、不服管束的”。
The wayward puppy ignored every command and ran into the street.
用法提示:wayward 作定语修饰 puppy,强调不听从指令、难管教。
After years of wayward behavior, he finally settled down and took responsibility.
用法提示:wayward 作定语修饰 behavior,表示“任性的、难管教的”。
be wayward
The child has always been wayward.
这个孩子一直很任性。
become wayward
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- wayward child
- 任性的孩子
- The wayward child refused to follow the rules.那个任性的孩子拒绝遵守规则。
- wayward behavior
- 任性的行为
- His wayward behavior worried his parents.他任性的行为让父母担忧。
- wayward thoughts
- 杂念;胡思乱想
- She tried to concentrate, but wayward thoughts kept distracting her.她试图集中注意力,但杂念总是让她分心。
- wayward shot
- 偏离目标的射门
- The striker's wayward shot soared into the crowd.前锋那脚偏离目标的射门飞进了人群。
- wayward wind
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
记忆联想:way(路)+ ward(朝向)→ 心里只朝自己选的路走,不顾别人,任性倔强。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:formal 常见场景:literary prose、formal writing about behavior 该词多用于书面语或文学作品,描述人或行为任性、倔强、难以控制;语气较正式,日常口语中较少使用。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
没有常用词与 wayward 完全押韵。以下以 -ward 结尾的词拼写相似,但元音不同;away 虽含相同的 /weɪ/ 音,也不押韵。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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