indifferent
UK/ɪn'dɪf(ə)r(ə)nt/US/in'difәrәnt/
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Definitions
adj.
Having no interest, concern, or sympathy.
冷漠的；不关心的
adj.
Mediocre; neither very good nor very bad.
一般的；平平的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedin-not, opposite of
+
differentapart, not
=indifferent
in- (not) + different = «not making a difference» — neither for nor against; uncaring. Also «not distinguishably good» — mediocre.
Common Collocations
- 1.indifferent to对……漠不关心
- 2.remain indifferent保持冷漠
- 3.morally indifferent道德上中立
Example Sentences
- 1.
He was indifferent to her suffering.
- 2.
The food was indifferent at best.