uninvolved
/ˌʌnɪnˈvɒlvd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnɪnˈvɑːlvd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-in-ˈvälvd -ˈvȯlvd also -ˈvävd or -ˈvȯvd/ (ame, mw)
uninvolved — 形容詞
- uninvolvedpositive
- more uninvolvedcomparative
- most uninvolvedsuperlative
1. not participating in or connected to a particular activity, event, or situation,
未參與的
不參與活動或事件
not participating in or connected to a particular activity, event, or situation, especially by choice
Anjali decided to remain uninvolved in the office dispute between her two colleagues.
Anjali 決定不參與兩位同事之間的辦公室爭執。
collocation: remain uninvolved in [situation]
The referee must stay uninvolved in any team discussions during the match.
裁判在比賽期間必須不參與任何球隊討論。
collocation: stay uninvolved in [context]
Hugo tried to keep himself uninvolved, but his brother kept pulling him back into the argument.
Hugo 試圖讓自己不涉入其中，但他哥哥一直把他拉回爭論裡。
Parents are asked to remain uninvolved during practice and let the coach run the session.
家長被要求在練習期間保持不參與，讓教練負責帶隊。
Tariq felt it was wiser to stay uninvolved in the neighbors' disagreement about the fence.
Tariq 覺得最好別介入鄰居之間有關圍牆的爭執。
- detached
implies emotional distance more than lack of participation
- neutral
emphasises not taking sides, often in a disagreement
- non-participating
more formal and literal
- involved
direct opposite
- participating
implies active engagement
文法句型
uninvolved + in + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used with remain, stay, or keep to suggest a deliberate choice not to join in. The typical preposition is in.
常見錯誤
2. showing a lack of interest or emotional concern in what one is doing or experien
不關心的
對正在做的事缺乏興趣
showing a lack of interest or emotional concern in what one is doing or experiencing
Camila wore an uninvolved expression throughout the lecture, staring blankly at the window.
Camila 在整堂課上都帶著漠不關心的表情，呆望著窗外。
attributive use: uninvolved expression
Yan listened with an uninvolved gaze, clearly thinking about something else entirely.
Yan 用一種漠然的眼神聽著，顯然在想別的事。
Folake gave an uninvolved shrug when the teacher asked about her missing homework.
老師問 Folake 為什麼沒寫作業時，她只是無所謂地聳了聳肩。
The teenager's uninvolved attitude toward the family discussion worried his parents.
那個青少年對家庭討論漠不關心的態度讓父母很擔心。
Liam watched the documentary with an uninvolved air and checked his phone several times.
Liam 帶著毫不關心的神情看紀錄片，還不時查看手機。
- indifferent
stronger, implies a clear lack of care
- disengaged
suggests having mentally withdrawn from a situation
文法句型
uninvolved + noun (expression / attitude / gaze)
用法筆記
Describes a person's attitude or manner, not their physical presence. Someone can be physically present yet completely uninvolved in this sense.