willy
nilly
1
不管愿意不愿意, 被迫地
in a way that happens regardless of someone's wishes or control
- She was dragged willy-nilly into the argument.
她不管愿意与否被拖入了争论中。
- He had to move out willy-nilly when the building was sold.
当大楼被卖掉时,他不得不不管愿意与否搬出去。
- The company merged willy-nilly with its larger competitor.
该公司不管愿意与否与其更大的竞争对手合并了。
- Tourists were swept willy-nilly into the protest crowd.
游客们不由自主地被卷入了抗议的人群中。
- They accepted the decision willy-nilly because there was no alternative.
他们不管愿意与否接受了这个决定,因为没有其他选择。
2
杂乱无章地, 随意地
in a disorganized or careless manner
- Papers were stacked willy-nilly across the desk.
文件杂乱无章地堆在桌子上。
- The funds were distributed willy-nilly, with no system.
资金被胡乱分配,没有系统。
- Books were shelved willy-nilly after the move.
搬家后,书被乱七八糟地放在书架上。
- The town expanded willy-nilly without proper zoning.
这个城镇杂乱无章地扩张,没有适当的区域划分。
- He threw clothes willy-nilly into his suitcase.
他把衣服乱七八糟地扔进了手提箱。