impartial
UK/ɪm'pɑːʃ(ə)l/US/im'pɑ:ʃәl/
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Definitions
adj.
Treating all sides equally; not favoring one over another; unbiased
公正的;不偏不倚的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedim- (not) + partial (leaning toward one part/side) = 'not taking a part.' An impartial judge does not pick a side — they weigh all parts equally. It directly negates the 'biased' sense of partial.
Root part still carries 68 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.impartial judge公正的法官
- 2.impartial observer公正的观察者
- 3.remain impartial保持公正
- 4.impartial advice客观的建议
Example Sentences
- 1.
Judges are expected to remain impartial at all times.
- 2.
We need an impartial observer to settle the dispute.
- 3.
The report gives an impartial account of events.