aloofness
noun [ U ] uk/əˈluːf.nəs/ us/əˈluːf.nəs/
冷漠的行为，疏远
behaviour that shows you are not friendly or willing to take part in things
The girls are usually friendly - I can’t explain their aloofness today. 女孩们通常都很友好——我不理解她们今天冷漠的态度。
Everyone knew his reputation for aloofness. 大家都知道他冷漠的名声。
置身事外的态度
behaviour that shows you are not interested or involved, usually because you do not approve of what is happening
The aloofness of his in-laws is the result of his inability to find work. 他岳父岳母态度冷淡是因为他找不到工作。
The committee maintained a polite aloofness in its comments. 委员会保持礼貌的态度但不予置评。
See: aloof
- More examples
- He’d developed a reputation for arrogance and aloofness.
- When he tells the story, there is an aloofness, as though it happened to someone else.
- Is it aloofness or disinterest, or is she just shy?