英语词汇“aloof”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	aloof
释义	aloofaloof /əˈluf/ adjective Etymology ETYMOLOGYaloof Origin: 1500-1600 aloof to windward (16-18 centuries), from loof direction against the wind (13-19 centuries), from Dutch loef Thesaurus THESAURUSnot kind, pleasant, or friendly► unfriendly not kind, pleasant, or friendly: The clerk had an unfriendly expression on his face. ► not (very) friendly unfriendly. Used especially about people and sometimes about actions: I’m not surprised that Bryan doesn’t have many friends – he’s not very friendly. ► cold behaving in a unfriendly and unkind way, often deliberately: When he said hello, she just gave him a cold stare. ► surly unfriendly and showing anger or annoyance. Used about people, their expressions, or their words: I looked away from his surly stare, wondering if I had done something wrong. ► hostile/antagonistic very unfriendly and ready to argue or fight: The crowd was hostile and prevented police from entering the building. ► unsociable not liking to be with other people, especially groups of people: The artist was quiet and unsociable, preferring to work alone in his studio. ► aloof wanting to be alone rather than with other people: She always seemed aloof, as if she thought she was better than us. ► not (very) nice informal not friendly, kind, or polite. Used especially when talking to children: It’s not nice to make fun of other people. 1not friendly, especially because you think you are better than other people: She was polite but aloof.► see thesaurus at unfriendly2remain/stay/keep etc. aloof (from somebody/something) to not become involved with something: Ms. Morita has kept aloof from political activity. [Origin: 1500–1600 aloof to windward (16–18 centuries), from loof direction against the wind (13–19 centuries), from Dutch loef]—aloofly adverb—aloofness noun [uncountable]
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