放任自流fàng rèn zì liúbe allowed (/left) to take one’s own course; free-wheel; give full (/free)swing to;laissez-faire; leave (/let) (well) alone;let sb do as he likes (/chooses); let things (/drift/slide); let things take their own course; ride (/drive)with a loose rein/……～的观点是错误的。(《毛泽东选集》1322) …the view that they may be left to take their own course is wrong.
❍ 一定要加强领导，防止～。It is essential to strengthen the leadership and guard against a laissez-faire policy. 放任自流fànɡ rèn zì liú听其自然发展，不加以引导或过问。let things glide, give the rein to, leave alone, give full swing to |