indifferent
/ɪnˈdɪfrənt/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #5594 in the learning path
不关心的；冷淡的
Definitions
adj. showing little interest or concern
不关心的；冷淡的
adj. not particularly good in quality
平庸的；不出色的
Example
Our cat remained indifferent to its expensive new toy.
我们家的猫对昂贵的新玩具仍然毫无兴趣。
People may appear indifferent to environmental problems when they believe their individual actions cannot make a difference.
当人们认为个人行动无法带来改变时，可能会显得对环境问题漠不关心。
Collocations
- indifferent to
- remain indifferent
- indifferent performance
Word family
- indifference (n.)
- indifferently (adv.)
Synonyms
- unconcerned
- apathetic
Antonyms
- concerned
- interested
Usage tip
常用be indifferent to；这里的to是介词。
FAQ
- What does indifferent mean?
- showing little interest or concern not particularly good in quality
- How is indifferent pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈdɪfrənt/, US /ɪnˈdɪfrənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
