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aloofness

UK //əˈluːfnəs//US //əˈluːfnəs//

词源

源自中古英语 'aloof'(意为'远离'或'在风的上方'),结合后缀 '-ness' 表示状态或性质。

noun

❶ 指与人保持距离或冷淡的态度,表现为不参与社交活动或避免情感上的亲近。

“Her aloofness made it difficult for her colleagues to approach her.”

(她的冷淡态度让同事们难以接近她。)

“The teacher's aloofness created a barrier between him and his students.”

(老师的疏离感在他和学生之间筑起了一道屏障。)

同义词:detachment, reserve, distance

常见短语

maintain aloofness — 保持距离或冷淡的态度,通常指在社交场合中不主动参与或亲近他人。

“He maintained his aloofness throughout the meeting, speaking only when necessary.”

(他在整个会议期间都保持着冷淡的态度,只在必要时才发言。)