indifference
/ɪnˈdɪfrəns/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈdɪfrəns/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈdi-f(ə-)rən(t)s -fərn(t)s/ (ame, mw)
indifference — 名詞
1. a feeling of having no particular interest in, concern for, or emotional reactio
冷漠
對人或事物缺乏興趣或關心
a feeling of having no particular interest in, concern for, or emotional reaction to someone or something
Ayana's indifference to her roommate's feelings hurt the whole household.
Ayana 對室友感受的冷漠，傷害了整間屋子的人。
indifference + to + [someone's feelings]
The manager showed complete indifference when the staff asked for safer equipment.
經理對員工要求更安全裝備一事，表現出完全的冷漠。
show + complete indifference
Christopher could not hide his indifference toward classical music during the concert.
Christopher 在音樂會上藏不住他對古典音樂的冷漠。
There was a growing sense of indifference among voters as the election approached.
隨著選舉接近，選民間出現了一股日益增長的冷漠感。
Shirin met the criticism with utter indifference, refusing to defend herself.
Shirin 以完全的冷漠回應批評，拒絕為自己辯護。
- apathy
stronger than indifference; implies a complete absence of emotion or motivation, often in contexts where feeling is expected
- unconcern
milder and more specific; suggests not worrying about something that others find important
- detachment
implies a deliberate emotional distance or objectivity, not necessarily a lack of caring
- disinterest
can mean genuine lack of interest, but also carries a separate meaning of impartiality in formal contexts
- concern
active interest or worry about someone or something
- interest
a feeling of wanting to know more or get involved
- compassion
sympathetic awareness of others' suffering combined with a wish to help
文法句型
indifference + to/toward/about + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently modified by intensifying adjectives such as complete, total, or utter. Often used with the verbs show, express, display, or meet with to describe how a person reacts.