/,gælɪ'vænt, 'gælɪvænt; ,ˇælə`vænt, `ˇælə-,vænt/
v (phr v) gallivant about (infml derog 口, 贬) (usu in the continuous tenses 通常用于进行时态) go about from one place to another (usu in search of pleasure) 游荡（通常为寻欢作乐）
*They should spend less time gallivanting about and more with their children. 他们应少到各处游荡, 多用些时间照看子女.

v [I]
[Date: 1800-1900; Origin: Perhaps from gallant]
informal to spend time enjoying yourself and going from place to place for pleasure - used humorously in order to show disapproval
gallivant about/around
　She should be home with the children, not gallivanting around.