apathy
翻譯
冷漠, 漠不關心, 無動於衷
例句
There is widespread apathy among the voters.
選民普遍存在冷漠情緒。
His apathy towards his studies worried his parents.
他對學習的冷漠讓父母很擔心。
文法模式
((在...之中))的冷漠 apathy ((among sb.)) 選民普遍存在冷漠情緒。 There is widespread apathy among the voters.
((對...))的冷漠 apathy ((towards sth.)) 他對學習的冷漠讓父母很擔心。 His apathy towards his studies worried his parents.
近義詞
同義詞: indifference, unconcern, lethargy; 反義詞: enthusiasm, interest, passion
詞源
源自希臘語「a-」(無)+「pathos」(感情,痛苦)。字面意思是「沒有感情」。
記憶技巧
前綴「a-」表示「無」,而「pathy」與感情有關(如 sympathy)。所以,「apathy」就是「無感情」或「冷漠」。