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nonchalance

UK/ˈnɒnʃələns/US/'nɒnʃәlәns/
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A calm, relaxed manner showing little concern or interest; casual indifference.

漠然,冷淡;若无其事的态度

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
nonnot, reversal
+
chalroot
+
ancestate, quality
=nonchalance

Common Collocations

  • 1.studied nonchalance做作的若无其事
  • 2.apparent nonchalance表面上的漠然
  • 3.feigned nonchalance假装的冷淡

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She accepted the award with studied nonchalance.

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