aloof

🇬🇧 UK/əˈlu:f/🇺🇸 US/ә'lu:f/
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Definitions

adj.

Emotionally distant, cold, or uninvolved; not friendly or interested.

冷漠的;疏远的;孤高的

adv.

At a distance; apart; without involvement.

疏远地;冷淡地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
aloofother
=aloof

Common Collocations

  • 1.remain aloof保持冷漠
  • 2.stand aloof置身事外
  • 3.emotionally aloof感情冷漠

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He remained aloof from the conflict, refusing to take sides.

  • 2.

    She maintained an aloof demeanor throughout the meeting.

  • 3.

    Her aloof demeanor made it difficult for people to approach her.

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