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impetuous

/ɪmˈpɛtʃwəs/

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1 · adjective

acting quickly without thinking about the consequences

冲动的；鲁莽的

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Her impetuous decision to quit left the team without a leader.
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她冲动地辞职，让团队一下子没了负责人。
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Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɛtʃwəs/

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