capricious
含义: Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour; unpredictable and fickle.
Capricious emphasises whimsical or impulsive changeability, often applied to people, weather, fortune, or decision-makers. Unlike 'erratic' (which implies irregular patterns), capricious suggests a wilful or temperamental quality. It is more literary than everyday. It collocates with 'nature,' 'weather,' 'behaviour,' 'whim,' and 'fortune.'
例句
- The capricious British weather meant they packed both sunscreen and umbrellas. 英国反复无常的天气意味着他们既带了防晒霜又带了雨伞。El caprichoso clima británico hizo que llevasen tanto protector solar como paraguas.気まぐれなイギリスの天気のために、彼らは日焼け止めと傘の両方を持って行きました。변덕스러운 영국 날씨 때문에 그들은 선크림과 우산을 모두 챙겼습니다.
- Staff found it difficult to work for such a capricious manager, whose priorities shifted daily. 员工们发现很难为这样一位朝令夕改的经理工作,他的优先事项每天都在变。Al personal le resultaba difícil trabajar para un directivo tan caprichoso, cuyas prioridades cambiaban a diario.毎日優先事項が変わるような気まぐれなマネージャーのもとで働くのは、従業員にとって困難でした。매일 우선순위가 바뀌는 변덕스러운 상사 밑에서 일하는 것은 직원들에게 힘든 일이었습니다.
- Fortune can be capricious — the company went from near-bankruptcy to record profits in a single year. 命运可能变幻莫测——该公司在一年之内从濒临破产到创下利润纪录。La fortuna puede ser caprichosa: la empresa pasó de estar al borde de la quiebra a registrar beneficios récord en un solo año.運命は気まぐれなもので、その会社はわずか1年で倒産寸前から過去最高の利益を記録するまでになりました。운명이란 변덕스러운 것이어서, 그 회사는 단 1년 만에 파산 직전에서 사상 최대 이익을 기록하기에 이르렀습니다.
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用法指南
语境: academic, media, general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Italian capriccioso, from capriccio (sudden start, shiver), possibly from capo (head) and riccio (hedgehog), suggesting hair standing on end. Entered English via French capricieux in the early 17th century.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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