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肆无忌惮

sì wú jì dàn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • absolutely unrestrained
  • unbridled
  • without the slightest scruple

Definition

任意妄为，没有一点儿顾忌。

reckless and unbridled; without any scruples.

Usage

常用来形容行为放纵，毫无顾忌，多含贬义。

Often used to describe reckless behavior without any scruples, usually pejorative.

Examples

  • 1 他肆无忌惮地在公共场合大声喧哗。 (He made noise in public without any scruples.)
  • 2 这些盗贼肆无忌惮地偷窃，完全无视法律。 (These thieves stole recklessly, completely ignoring the law.)
  • 3 她肆无忌惮地批评上司，结果被开除了。 (She criticized her boss without restraint and got fired.)
  • 4 投机者肆无忌惮地操纵市场，导致许多投资者损失惨重。 (Speculators manipulated the market unscrupulously, causing heavy losses to many investors.)
  • 5 他在会议中肆无忌惮地打断别人的发言。 (He interrupted others' speeches recklessly during the meeting.)

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