indifference
UK/ɪn'dɪf(ə)r(ə)ns/US/in'difәrәns/
TOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
冷漠；漠不关心
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedin-not, opposite of
+
differencenot, apart, away
=indifference
in- + difference = the state of «no difference» — uncaring.
Common Collocations
- 1.indifference to对……漠不关心
- 2.public indifference公众冷漠
- 3.cold indifference冷淡
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her indifference to criticism is remarkable.