rampant
/ˈræmpənt/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6917 in the learning path
猖獗的；泛滥的
Definitions
adj. Spreading widely and uncontrollably, especially when harmful.
猖獗的；泛滥的
adj. Growing quickly and spreading without control.
疯长的；蔓生的
Example
Rampant weeds have taken over our vegetable patch.
疯长的杂草已经占据了我们的菜地。
Where oversight is weak, rampant corruption can undermine public trust and divert resources away from essential services.
在监管薄弱的地方，猖獗的腐败会损害公众信任，并使资源偏离基本公共服务。
Collocations
- rampant corruption
- run rampant
- rampant inflation
- rampant growth
Word family
- rampantly (adv.)
Synonyms
- uncontrolled
- unchecked
Antonyms
- controlled
Usage tip
常形容腐败、疾病等失控蔓延；run rampant指肆虐。
FAQ
- What does rampant mean?
- Spreading widely and uncontrollably, especially when harmful. Growing quickly and spreading without control.
- How is rampant pronounced?
- UK /ˈræmpənt/, US /ˈræmpənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
