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willful

/ˈwɪlfəl/

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1 · adj.

deliberate and stubborn

故意的;任性的

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The judge found evidence of willful damage to the property.

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法官发现了故意破坏财物的证据。

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Pronunciation: /ˈwɪlfəl/

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