indifference
/ɪnˈdɪfərəns/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #5559 in the learning path
冷漠；不关心
Definitions
n. A lack of interest, concern, or emotional response.
冷漠；不关心
Example
Her indifference surprised me when I shared my exciting news.
我分享令人兴奋的消息时，她的冷淡让我很意外。
Public indifference to local elections can weaken accountability and reduce the quality of democratic representation.
公众对地方选举漠不关心，可能削弱问责机制并降低民主代表的质量。
Collocations
- indifference to suffering
- public indifference
- show indifference
Word family
- indifferent (adj.)
- indifferently (adv.)
Synonyms
- apathy
- unconcern
Antonyms
- concern
- interest
Usage tip
通常不可数；对某事冷漠用 indifference to。
FAQ
- What does indifference mean?
- A lack of interest, concern, or emotional response.
- How is indifference pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈdɪfərəns/, US /ɪnˈdɪfərəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
