| 释义 |
willfulwillful /ˈwɪlfəl/ adjective THESAURUS determined not to change your mind, even when people think you are being unreasonable► stubborn determined not to change your mind, even when people think you are being unreasonable: Why are you so stubborn? Amos has a stubborn streak that makes him very difficult to work with (=stubborn part of his character). ► determined confident that you will do what you intend to do and sure that you will not let anything stop you: She was determined to fix the car by herself. ► obstinate very stubborn in a way that is annoying and unreasonable: You know I’m right. You are just being obstinate. ► willful deliberately continuing to do what you want, even after you have been told to stop. Used especially about children: He was a willful teenager who wouldn’t listen to his parents or teachers. 1continuing to do what you want, even after you have been told to stop: a willful child► see thesaurus at stubborn2willful damage/misconduct/neglect etc. law deliberate damage, bad behavior, etc., when you know that what you are doing is wrong—willfully adverb—willfullness noun [uncountable] |