flagrant
Word family nounflagranceadjectiveflagrantadverbflagrantly
fla·grant /ˈfleɪɡrənt/ adjectiveadj OBVIOUSa flagrant action is shocking because it is done in a way that is easily noticed and shows no respect for laws, truth etc 明目张胆的,公然的flagrant abuse/violation/breach etc flagrant violations of human rights 对人权的公然践踏
a flagrant disregard for the law 对法律的公然蔑视
—flagrantly adverbadv
flagrant abuse/violation/breach etc• One of the most flagrant abuses in this regard is the widespread practice of multiple recovery surgery ...• We must be clear, this shooting of civilian aircraft out of the air was a flagrant violation of international law.• That is clearly an unauthorised and flagrant abuse of the facilities of this House and an unauthorised use of taxpayers' money.• An obvious example would be if it reached a decision in flagrant breach of the rules of natural justice. Origin flagrant (1400-1500) Latin flagrare “to burn”