standoffish

standoffish

['stænd'ɔ:fiʃ]

adj. 不友好的, 冷淡的

例句与用法：

Japan's trade and investment ties with East Asian nations are bounding ahead faster than those with other parts of the world, yet is has been standoffish, or even hostile, to permitting other Asians to live here.

日本与东亚国家的贸易和投资关系大力推进，速度超过与世界其他地区。但是对于允许其他亚洲人在此间(日本)居留问题则持保留甚至，敌对态度。

Mr. Blake looked uncordial and standoffish.

布雷克先生看来冷漠而不友善。

词形变化：

名词: standoffishness |

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a.

1. 冷淡的

Mary only seems standoffish; once you get to know her, she is nice.

玛丽只是看起来冷漠; 一旦你认识她, 她人很好的。

2. 不亲切的