also wilful, c. 1200, "strong-willed," usually in a bad sense, "obstinate, unreasonable," from will (n.) + -ful. From late 14c. as "eager" (to do something). Mid-14c., of actions, "done on purpose, intentional, due to one's own will." Related: Willfullness.
雙語例句
1. He displayed a willful ignorance of their plight.
對(duì)于他們的困境他故意裝作一無所知.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
2. He's been willful and headstrong from a baby.
他從小就固執(zhí)任性.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. She was a willful child.
她是個(gè)任性的孩子.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. The willful killing of a person is murder.
故意殺人就是謀殺.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
5. Her laughter and fragrance and willful glances were his tribute.