gratuitously
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/ɡrəˈtuːɪtəsli/
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/ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəsli/
done without a real reason, often in a way that causes harm or offense
The movie included a scene of violence that was gratuitously included, making the audience uncomfortable.
這部電影包含了一個暴力場景,這個場景被無端地加入,使觀眾感到不舒服。