C1 noun خنثی

aloof

/əˈluːf/

Describing someone who is physically or emotionally distant, often appearing cool, detached, or uninterested in others. It can suggest a sense of superiority or simply a desire for privacy and independence from a situation.

مثال‌ها

3 از 5
1

She stayed aloof from the neighborhood gossip, preferring to keep her private life to herself.

She remained detached from the local rumors, choosing to keep her personal life private.

2

The ambassador remained aloof during the heated debate to maintain an image of neutrality.

The diplomat stayed distant during the intense argument to appear unbiased.

3

Stop being so aloof and come join the party; everyone wants to talk to you!

Don't be so standoffish and join the celebration; people want to chat with you.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
aloofness
قید
aloofly
صفت
aloof
مرتبط
distance
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راهنمای حفظ

Think of 'a roof'. Someone who is aloof is like someone standing on 'a roof'—high up, looking down, and far away from everyone else.

آزمون سریع

Despite the chaos of the protest, the guards remained _______, showing no emotion as the crowds shouted.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: aloof

مثال‌ها

1

She stayed aloof from the neighborhood gossip, preferring to keep her private life to herself.

everyday

She remained detached from the local rumors, choosing to keep her personal life private.

2

The ambassador remained aloof during the heated debate to maintain an image of neutrality.

formal

The diplomat stayed distant during the intense argument to appear unbiased.

3

Stop being so aloof and come join the party; everyone wants to talk to you!

informal

Don't be so standoffish and join the celebration; people want to chat with you.

4

Certain historical figures were noted for their aloof demeanor, which shielded them from public scrutiny.

academic

Some historical people were known for their distant behavior, protecting them from public judgment.

5

The CEO kept an aloof stance during the merger negotiations to maintain a position of power.

business

The chief executive held a detached position during the business deal to stay in control.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
aloofness
قید
aloofly
صفت
aloof
مرتبط
distance

ترکیب‌های رایج

remain aloof to stay emotionally or physically distant
keep aloof to avoid becoming involved in something
aloof demeanor a cold or detached outward behavior
stand aloof to keep one's distance from a group or activity
somewhat aloof slightly detached or unfriendly

عبارات رایج

to stand aloof from

to refuse to get involved in a particular situation

to keep oneself aloof

to intentionally stay away from others

an air of aloofness

a noticeable quality of being detached

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

aloof vs alone

Alone refers to a physical state of being by oneself, while aloof refers to a psychological or social attitude of being distant.

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نکات کاربردی

The word often carries a slightly negative connotation of being snobbish or unfriendly, but it can also be used neutrally to describe a professional lack of bias.

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اشتباهات رایج

Learners often try to use 'aloof' as a noun because of the 'f' ending, but 'aloofness' is the correct noun form. Also, it is often confused with 'aloft', which means high up in the air.

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راهنمای حفظ

Think of 'a roof'. Someone who is aloof is like someone standing on 'a roof'—high up, looking down, and far away from everyone else.

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ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Middle English nautical term 'a loof', meaning to windward, used to keep a ship's head away from a lee shore to avoid danger.

الگوهای دستوری

Typically used after linking verbs like 'be', 'remain', or 'stay'. Often followed by the preposition 'from' when referring to a specific situation or group.
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بافت فرهنگی

In many Western business contexts, being aloof is seen as a sign of calculated leadership, whereas in more communal cultures, it may be perceived as a lack of team spirit.

آزمون سریع

Despite the chaos of the protest, the guards remained _______, showing no emotion as the crowds shouted.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: aloof

لغات مرتبط

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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