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wilful
adjective
disapproving(US usuallywillful)uk /ˈwɪl.fəl/ us /ˈwɪl.fəl/
(of something bad) done intentionally or (of a person) determined to do exactly as you want, even if you know it is wrong: 故意的；任性的；固执的
The present crisis is the result of years of wilful neglect by the council.当前的危机是市政会多年来故意忽视的结果。
They eat huge quantities of sweet and fried foods, in wilful disregard of their health.他们固执地无视自己的健康，吃大量的甜食和油炸食品。
She developed into a wilful, difficult child.她长成了一个任性而又执拗的孩子。
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
refusing to change your actions or opinions
stubbornShe's so stubborn, she'll never admit that she was wrong.
be as stubborn as a muleAh, she's as stubborn as a mule. You might as well give her what she wants.
mulishHe was generally an easy-going child, but could be mulish when upset.
headstrongShe's too headstrong to listen to reason.
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