indifferent
의미: Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned. Also: of mediocre quality or ability; neither good nor bad.
Indifferent has two main senses. The more common modern meaning is 'unconcerned' or 'uninterested' (indifferent to suffering). The older sense of 'mediocre' or 'neither good nor bad' survives in phrases like 'indifferent results.' It is more neutral than 'apathetic' and can simply indicate a lack of preference. It collocates with 'to,' 'towards,' 'quality,' 'performance,' and 'attitude.'
예문
- The government appeared indifferent to the plight of communities affected by the factory closures. 政府对受工厂关闭影响的社区的困境似乎漠不关心。El gobierno parecía indiferente a la difícil situación de las comunidades afectadas por los cierres de fábricas.政府は工場閉鎖の影響を受けた地域住民の苦境に無関心なように見えました。정부는 공장 폐쇄로 피해를 입은 지역 주민들의 곤경에 무관심해 보였습니다.
- After an indifferent first half, the team rallied to win convincingly after the interval. 上半场表现平平之后,球队在下半场奋起直追,以令人信服的方式取得了胜利。Tras una primera parte mediocre, el equipo reaccionó y ganó de forma convincente tras el descanso.ぱっとしない前半の後、チームは後半に奮起して見事な勝利を収めました。별다른 활약 없이 보낸 전반전 후, 팀은 후반에 분발하여 압도적인 승리를 거두었습니다.
- She was entirely indifferent to fashion, wearing whatever was comfortable and practical. 她对时尚完全不感兴趣,穿什么舒服实用就穿什么。Era completamente indiferente a la moda: se ponía lo que resultara cómodo y práctico.彼女はファッションにまったく無頓着で、快適で実用的なものなら何でも着ていました。그녀는 패션에 전혀 무관심하여, 편하고 실용적인 것이면 무엇이든 입었습니다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: general, academic, media
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Latin indifferens (not differing, impartial), from in- (not) and differens, present participle of differre (to differ). The meaning shifted from 'impartial' to 'uncaring' over several centuries.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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