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单词 lukewarm
释义
lukewarm
(lkwɔːʳm )
1. adjective
Something, especially a liquid, that is lukewarm is only slightly warm.
Wash your face with lukewarm water.
The coffee was weak and lukewarm.
Synonyms: tepid, warm, blood-warm  
2. adjective
If you describe a person or their attitude as lukewarm, you mean that they are not showing much enthusiasm or interest.
Economists have never been more than lukewarm towards him.
The study received a lukewarm response from the Home Secretary.
Synonyms: half-hearted, cold, cool, indifferent  
Collocations:
lukewarm reaction
But fans have given a lukewarm reaction to the new item, which also comes in a 45 sweatshirt version.
The Sun
The banks' lukewarm reaction suggests that they are unconvinced of the merits of lending more in a recession.
Times, Sunday Times
The show last aired in 2014, making a three-part run a full decade after its previous outing - and getting a lukewarm reaction from critics in the process.
The Sun
There was a lukewarm reaction to the designs from at least one leading architect, though.
Times, Sunday Times
Already, though, they have received a lukewarm reaction from a number of players.
Times, Sunday Times
Translations:
Chinese: 温热的
Japanese: なまぬるい
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