impassive
UK/ɪm'pæsɪv/US/im'pæsiv/
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Definitions
adj.
Showing no emotion or reaction; calm and expressionless
不动声色的，无动于衷的，面无表情的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedim-not, opposite of
+
-ivetending to, having the nature of
=impassive
im- (not) + pass (feel/suffer) + -ive = 'not feeling,' i.e. not letting feeling show. Note it describes the surface — an impassive face hides whatever is underneath, rather than meaning the person feels nothing at all.
Root path still carries 58 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.impassive face冷漠的脸
- 2.impassive expression面无表情
- 3.remain impassive保持冷漠
Example Sentences
- 1.
His face stayed impassive as the verdict was read.
- 2.
She listened with an impassive expression.
- 3.
The guard remained impassive despite the shouting.