arbitrarily
adverb /ˌɑːbɪˈtrerəli/, /ˈɑːbɪtrəli/
/ˌɑːrbɪˈtrerəli/
- in a way that does not seem to be based on a reason, system or plan and sometimes seems unfair
任意的；武断的；随心所欲的 - The leaders of the groups were chosen arbitrarily.
这些团体的领导人是任意挑选的。
- The leaders of the groups were chosen arbitrarily.
- (formal) in a way that uses power without limits and without considering other people
专横的；专制的 - The political frontiers in Africa were often arbitrarily drawn up by the old colonial powers.
非洲的政治边界常常是由旧殖民国家任意划定的。
- The political frontiers in Africa were often arbitrarily drawn up by the old colonial powers.