detached
/dɪˈtætʃt/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈtætʃt/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈtacht dē-/ (ame, mw)
detached — 形容詞
- detachedpositive
- more detachedcomparative
- most detachedsuperlative
1. No longer fixed or fastened to the object or surface it was previously joined to
分離的
不再附著於原本連接的物體
No longer fixed or fastened to the object or surface it was previously joined to; having come loose or been pulled apart.
The old brass handle came completely detached from the wooden door after years of use.
用了多年之後，那個舊黃銅把手完全從木門上脫落了。
collocation: come detached from [something]
During the storm, several roof tiles became detached and landed in the garden below.
暴風雨期間，好幾片屋瓦脫落，掉到了下面的花園裡。
passive: became detached
A loose wire had become detached from the circuit board, so the radio would not turn on.
一條鬆脫的電線從電路板上脫落，所以收音機開不起來了。
The label was now partially detached from the jar because the glue had dried out completely.
標籤有一部分已經從罐子上分離，因為膠水完全乾掉了。
The doctor explained that the retina in her left eye had become detached and would need surgery.
醫生解釋說，她左眼的視網膜已經剝離，需要動手術。
- separated
more general; does not imply a prior physical fastening
- disconnected
suggests something that was linked by wires or tubes
- unfastened
more specific to things that were tied, buttoned, or clipped together
用法筆記
Common in medical and mechanical contexts. Often used in the pattern 'become detached from' to describe something that has come loose.
常見錯誤
2. Used to describe a house or building that stands entirely on its own, with open
獨棟的
指房屋未與其他建築相連
Used to describe a house or building that stands entirely on its own, with open space on all sides and no shared walls with neighbouring properties.
After ten years in a flat, the family finally moved into a detached house with a garden.
住了十年公寓之後，這家人終於搬進了一棟有花園的獨棟房子。
house type: detached vs flat
The agent showed them three options: a flat, a semi-detached house, and a fully detached property.
仲介給他們看了三種選擇：一間公寓、一棟半獨立式房屋和一棟完全獨棟的房產。
housing categories contrast
The Patel family's new home is a large white detached house on the corner with a bright red front door.
Patel 家的新房子是轉角處一棟大型白色獨棟房屋，前面有一扇鮮紅色的門。
Detached houses tend to cost more than terraced homes in most British towns and cities.
在英國大多數城鎮，獨棟房屋通常比連棟房屋貴。
The street was lined with tall Victorian detached houses, each set back behind a small lawn.
那條街上排列著高大的維多利亞式獨棟房屋，每棟後面都有一小片草坪。
- free-standing
more general; describes any structure that stands alone
- standalone
used for buildings or devices that operate independently
- semi-detached
a house that shares one wall with a neighbouring house
- terraced
a house that is part of a row of joined houses
- attached
joined to another building on one or more sides
用法筆記
Primarily used in British English to describe housing types. Contrasts with 'semi-detached' (sharing one wall) and 'terraced' (sharing walls on both sides). Almost always used attributively before 'house' or 'property'.
常見錯誤
3. Showing or feeling little interest or emotional connection in a situation, as if
冷漠的
對周遭事物缺乏情感投入
Showing or feeling little interest or emotional connection in a situation, as if observing from a distance rather than taking part.
Throughout the entire meeting, Keira remained detached and would not share her thoughts.
整場會議中，Keira 都保持疏離，不願意分享自己的想法。
modifier: remained detached
The nurse's voice sounded cold and detached as she read the test results aloud.
那位護理師朗讀檢驗結果時，語氣聽起來冷淡而疏離。
sounded + adjective describing tone
Amara listened to her friend's story but felt strangely detached from the conversation.
Amara 聽著朋友的故事，卻對這場談話感到莫名地疏離。
Kwame described the car crash in a flat, detached way, as though it had happened to a stranger.
Kwame 以一種平淡而疏離的方式描述那場車禍，彷彿是發生在陌生人身上。
The teacher seemed oddly detached from the students' excitement about the upcoming trip.
那位老師對於學生們對即將到來的旅行所表現的興奮，似乎出奇地冷漠。
- aloof
more negative; suggests someone considers themselves superior
- distant
broader; can describe emotional or physical distance
- uninvolved
suggests a deliberate choice not to participate
用法筆記
Describes a manner, tone, or attitude in a specific moment, not a permanent personality trait. Carries a slightly negative or worrying connotation — implies the person is choosing not to engage.
常見錯誤
4. Making decisions or forming opinions based on facts and evidence alone, without
客觀的
不受個人情感或偏見影響
Making decisions or forming opinions based on facts and evidence alone, without being swayed by your own emotions, preferences, or loyalties.
A good judge must stay detached from the personal stories of both sides in the courtroom.
一位好的法官必須對法庭上雙方的個人故事保持客觀。
collocation: stay detached from [personal stories/prejudice]
Omar tried to take a detached view of the argument between his two colleagues.
Omar 試圖以客觀的態度看待兩位同事之間的爭執。
The journalist's article offered a calm, detached analysis of a highly emotional political debate.
那位記者的文章對一場高度情緒化的政治辯論提供了冷靜、客觀的分析。
Scientific research must remain as detached as possible from corporate funding pressures.
科學研究應盡可能不受企業資助壓力的影響，保持客觀。
Fatima stepped back to give the disagreement a more detached look, setting her feelings aside.
Fatima 退後一步，放下自己的感受，以更客觀的眼光來看待這場分歧。
- biased
having an unfair preference for one side
- prejudiced
judging based on preconceived opinions, not facts
- partial
favouring one side over another unfairly
用法筆記
More formal than sense 3. Describes a deliberate, principled stance rather than a lack of feeling. Frequently used in professional, academic, and legal contexts. Stronger than 'neutral' — implies conscious effort to set bias aside.