Indifferent



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解释

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• adj. 不感兴趣的, 漠不关心的
• ［英］ adj. 不感兴趣的, 漠不关心的 ( having or showing no partiality; detached; disinterested)
• ［类］ 反义词: avid ( 热情的)
• ［记］ in ( 不) +different ( 不同的) -> 任何不同之事都与己无关

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin indifferent-, indifferens, from in- + different-, differens, present participle of differre to be different — more at differ
• Date: 14th century
• 1. marked by impartiality ; unbiased
• 2.
  • a. that does not matter one way or the other
  • b. of no importance or value one way or the other
• 3.
  • a. marked by no special liking for or dislike of something <indifferent about which task he was given>
  • b. marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something ; apathetic <indifferent to suffering and poverty>
• 4. being neither excessive nor inadequate ; moderate <hills of indifferent size>
• 5.
  • a. being neither good nor bad ; mediocre <does indifferent work>
  • b. being neither right nor wrong
• 6. characterized by lack of active quality ; neutral <an indifferent chemical>
• 7.
  • a. not differentiated <indifferent tissues of the human body>
  • b. capable of development in more than one direction; especially not yet embryologically determined
• ? indifferently adverb
• Synonyms:
  • indifferent, unconcerned, incurious, aloof, detached, disinterested mean not showing or feeling interest. indifferent implies neutrality of attitude from lack of inclination, preference, or prejudice <indifferent to the dictates of fashion>. unconcerned suggests a lack of sensitivity or regard for others' needs or troubles<unconcerned about the homeless>. incurious implies an inability to take a normal interest due to dullness of mind or to self-centeredness<incurious about the world>. aloof suggests a cool reserve arising from a sense of superiority or disdain for inferiors or from shyness<aloof from his coworkers>. detached implies an objective attitude achieved through absence of prejudice or selfishness<observed family gatherings with detached amusement>. disinterested implies a circumstantial freedom from concern for personal or especially financial advantage that enables one to judge or advise without bias<judged by a panel of disinterested observers>.

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