| 单词 | blithe |
| 释义 | blithe (once / 1450 pages) adj The adjective blithe used to mean happy and carefree, but over time it has also come to describe someone who isn't paying attention the way they should. If you have a blithe disregard for authority, you might just smile vaguely when a teacher is yelling at you and continue writing on the lockers with a Sharpie. If you're dancing to music while driving, and pass blithely through a red light, chances are you will be pulled over and given either a ticket or a lecture. WORD FAMILYblithe: blithely, blitheness, blithesome, blithest+/blithesome: blithesomely, blithesomest USAGE EXAMPLESTo be a blithe celebration of the root word of “pop,” giving awards to artists who show up. The Guardian(Nov 21, 2016) But sometimes, when reading blithe U.S. statements about the internet, I find myself wondering, “Can’t you hear how you sound?” Slate(Nov 18, 2016) Mr. Vaughn and McCallum had a genial screen chemistry, trading quips and maintaining a blithe sang-froid in the face of danger. Washington Post(Nov 11, 2016) 1adj carefree and happy and lighthearted was loved for her blithe spirit Syn blithesome, light-hearted, lighthearted, lightsome cheerful being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits 2adj lacking or showing a lack of due concern spoke with blithe ignorance of the true situation Syn unconcerned lacking in interest or care or feeling |
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