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擅自

shàn zì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • without permission

Definition

不经批准或授权，自作主张地做某事。

To do something without authorization or permission.

Usage

通常用于形容某人未经允许就采取行动，带有负面含义。

Often used to describe someone acting without permission, with a negative connotation.

Examples

  • 1 他擅自离开了工作岗位。 (He left his post without authorization.)
  • 2 任何员工不得擅自使用公司设备。 (No employee is allowed to use company equipment without permission.)
  • 3 她擅自更改了会议时间。 (She changed the meeting time without consulting anyone.)
  • 4 请勿擅自进入危险区域。 (Do not enter the danger zone without permission.)
  • 5 他擅自决定推迟项目截止日期。 (He decided to postpone the project deadline unilaterally.)

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