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单词 unmoved
释义
unmovedun‧moved /ʌnˈmuːvd/ adjective [not before noun] Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • Unmoved by his pleas, Lucy strolled out of the room
  • How can anyone remain unmoved by pictures of starving children on our TV screens?
  • The defendant's claims of self-defense left the jury unmoved.
  • Walter seemed unmoved by the tragedy.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • He alone of all the Lionisers was unmoved by illusions of great men.
  • He was quite unmoved, totally untouched by the man's obviously severe injuries.
  • It was nevertheless something of a relief to find Fordham notably unmoved by such distant calls to glory.
  • Recruiters banged at their drums, yet crowds of young men filled the streets, unmoved and unresponsive.
  • Shannon had watched the encounter with interest, while remaining singularly unmoved herself.
  • The two detectives watched him, unmoved.
  • You smile and remain unmoved, she said, just like father.
Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatornot showing your feelings
not showing your feelings: · Police were shocked at the unemotional way the murderer described the killings.· Pat's father was a distant, unemotional man who couldn't really talk to his children.
not showing any feelings and especially not showing friendliness, humour, or pleasure: · She accused me of being cold and uncaring towards her.· The officers were cold and aloof in their dealings with other ranks.· The English are often unfairly stereotyped as cold, reserved people.
not showing the feelings that people usually show in an upsetting situation, because you have to do a job or because you really have no feelings about the situation: · His words were harsh and clinical -- "I don't love you any more. It is over. I am leaving you.''
showing no emotion when you are talking about something that is very frightening, embarrassing etc: · We were surprised at the matter-of-fact way Judith described her husband's death.· A spokesman listed the casualties in a detached, matter-of-fact tone of voice.· The condom advertising campaign is going to be very straightforward and as matter-of-fact as possible.
trying not to react in an emotional way, so that you can do your job properly or make the correct decisions about something: · You'll never be a good lawyer until you learn to be more detached.· Witnessing all the pain and suffering, it is sometimes difficult for relief workers to remain detached.
not allowing your feelings to show on your face, so that it is very difficult for people to guess how you feel: · Mr Deacon remained impassive throughout the performance.· Her impassive face showed no sign of reaction to the verdict.
feeling no pity, sadness, or sympathy, in a situation where most people would feel this: · The defendant's claims of self-defense left the jury unmoved.· How can anyone remain unmoved by pictures of starving children on our TV screens?unmoved by: · Unmoved by his pleas, Lucy strolled out of the room.
Word family
WORD FAMILYnounmovemovementremovalremovermoveradjectivemovableunmovedmovingverbmoveremoveadverbmovingly
feeling no pity, sympathy, or sadnessunmoved by Richard seemed unmoved by the tragedy.
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