impassively
UK/ɪm'pæsɪvli/US
A2
Definitions
adv.
In a way that shows no emotion or reaction
不动声色地，无动于衷地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedimpassivenot, opposite of
+
-lyfeel, suffer, experience; (in compounds) disease
=impassively
impassive + -ly = adverb: in an impassive, expressionless way.
Common Collocations
- 1.listen impassively冷漠地听
- 2.sit impassively冷漠地坐
Example Sentences
- 1.
He sat impassively through the whole hearing.
- 2.
She stared impassively at the screen.