apathetically
apathetically — 副詞
1. in a way that shows you are not interested, not trying, or not excited about som
冷漠地
缺乏興趣或熱情地
in a way that shows you are not interested, not trying, or not excited about something — for example, gazing at a screen without reacting, or answering questions in a flat voice that suggests you do not care.
Jack stared apathetically at the wall clock throughout the two-hour meeting.
Jack 呆滯地盯著牆上的時鐘，度過了長達兩小時的會議。
stared apathetically at — verb of perception + apathetically
The night-shift nurse yawned apathetically and waved the next patient forward.
值夜班的護士冷漠地打了個呵欠，揮手示意下一位病人上前。
When the tour guide asked for volunteers, everyone just shrugged apathetically.
當導遊詢問有沒有人自願時，每個人都只是冷漠地聳聳肩。
I do not care what we eat tonight, Mei said apathetically, still looking at her phone.
「我不在乎今晚吃什麼，」Mei 冷漠地說，眼睛仍盯著手機。
- indifferently
similar focus on lack of interest; 'indifferently' can also suggest deliberate neutrality
- listlessly
emphasises lack of energy and physical tiredness more than lack of interest
- unenthusiastically
closest synonym, with a clearer focus on absence of excitement
- enthusiastically
opposite — with energy, interest, and excitement
- eagerly
opposite — with strong desire and anticipation
文法句型
verb + apathetically
apathetically + verb (rare)
用法筆記
This adverb answers the question 'how?' — it describes the manner of an action. The related adjective form 'apathetic' is used before nouns or after linking verbs (be, feel, seem).
常見錯誤
apathetically — 形容詞
1. showing no interest, emotion, or desire to act — for example, a student who does
冷漠的
不感興趣的；缺乏熱情的
showing no interest, emotion, or desire to act — for example, a student who does not care about a class debate, or a voter who feels too disconnected to go to the polls.
Noor was apathetic about the student election and did not bother to vote.
Noor 對學生選舉漠不關心，連投票都懶得去。
apathetic about — preposition pattern
The class was so apathetic toward the science fair that the teacher cancelled it.
班上學生對科學展的態度相當冷漠，老師只好取消這項活動。
apathetic toward — preposition pattern
Ricardo felt apathetic during the whole holiday and stayed in his room each day.
Ricardo 整個假期都提不起勁，每天待在房間裡不出門。
Ayanda was apathetic about team training and often arrived late to practice.
Ayanda 對團隊訓練漠不關心，常常練習時遲到。
- indifferent
very close in meaning; 'indifferent' can also mean 'unbiased' or 'neutral' in formal contexts
- uninterested
more common and straightforward; simply means 'not interested'
- disengaged
suggests the person has mentally checked out or withdrawn
- listless
emphasises physical tiredness or lack of energy
- enthusiastic
showing strong interest and excitement
- passionate
having very strong feelings about something
文法句型
apathetic about [something]
apathetic toward [something]
用法筆記
Use this form before a noun (an apathetic response) or after linking verbs (he seems apathetic). The adverb 'apathetically' describes how someone does something, not their state of mind.