indifference

• 名词，指缺乏兴趣、关心或情感；冷漠、无动于衷或置身事外的态度。

A noun referring to a lack of interest, concern, or emotion; apathy or impartiality, often shown by a calm or uncaring demeanor.

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1. Lack of interest or concernB2formal

   A state of not caring about or being interested in something or someone.

   冷漠

   • She showed complete indifference to the outcome of the game.
   • His indifference towards his studies worried his parents.
   • The public's indifference to the issue was surprising.

   同义词aloofnessapathycoolnessdetachmentdisinterestimpassivitynonchalanceunconcern

   反义词careconcernenthusiasminterestpassionsympathy

2. Impartiality or neutralityC1formal

   The quality of being unbiased and not favoring any side.

   公正无私

   • A judge must maintain indifference to personal feelings.
   • The mediator's indifference helped resolve the dispute fairly.
   • True indifference in politics is rare.

   同义词detachmentdisinterestednessfairnessimpartialityneutralitynonpartisanshipobjectivity

   反义词biasfavoritismpartialityprejudice

3. Emotional detachmentB2formal

   A lack of emotional reaction or engagement, often seen as calmness or apathy.

   冷漠

   • He listened to the bad news with an air of indifference.
   • Her indifference to the criticism was remarkable.
   • The patient's indifference to pain worried the doctors.

   同义词aloofnessapathycoldnessdetachmentimpassivityinsensibilitynonchalanceunconcern

   反义词careconcernengagemententhusiasminterestinvolvementpassion

4. Casual lack of concernB2informal

   A relaxed, seemingly uncaring attitude that suggests a lack of enthusiasm or worry.

   漠不关心

   • He shrugged with indifference when asked about the deadline.
   • Her indifference to fashion was part of her charm.
   • They treated the warning with casual indifference.

   同义词aloofnesscoolnessdetachmentdispassioninsouciancenonchalanceunconcern

   反义词careconcernenthusiasminterestpassionzeal