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单词 nonchalant
释义 nonchalant, a.
(ˈnɒnʃələnt; as Fr., nɔ̃ʃalɑ̃)
[a. F. nonchalant, pres. pple. of nonchaloir, f. non- + chaloir (:—L. calēre) to be warm.]
Wanting in warmth of feeling; lacking in enthusiasm or interest; indifferent.
a1734North Exam. ii. iv. §147 (1740) 310 To be non chalant and insipid in such Matters.1813Byron Let. to Moore 8 July, The nonchalant deities of Lucretius.1841W. Gresley Portr. Churchman (ed. 6) 83 The irreverent nonchalant demeanour of many of those who form our English congregations.1893Nation 6 July 17/3 Along with this nonchalant dealing with broad generalities, goes naturally the most careless handling of specific facts.
Hence ˈnonchalantly adv., with nonchalance or indifference; ˈnonchalantness rare, nonchalance.
1840Browning Sordello iv. 427 You would say, 'Twas a youth nonchalantly looked away Through the embrasure.1878Dowden Stud. Lit. 473 There is a manner of powerful nonchalantness.1893Vizetelly Glances Back I. xx. 398 Our artistic friend nonchalantly lighted up his cigar and smoked in the royal bed-chamber.
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