胡作非为 meaning in English
play the gangster; act absurdly; break the law; commit all manner of evil; commit evil [foolish] acts [deeds]; commit foolish acts; criminal actions; do wrong; infamous conduct; misbehaviour; misconduct; misdeed; perpetrate whatever evils one pleases; run amuck in society
Examples
- He won't stand any nonsense from the staff .
他决不容忍员工胡作非为。 - The fellow might have taken all sorts of liberties .
这家伙很可能胡作非为。 - The invading troops displayed the most unbridled licence .
入侵军队胡作非为到了极点。