1660s, "not feeling pain," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + passive. Meaning "void of emotions" is from 1690s. Related: Impassively; impassiveness (1640s).
雙語例句
1. He met each inquiry with an impassive countenance.
他面無表情地接受每一個盤問。
來自柯林斯例句
2. He was content to stand by as an impassive spectator.
他滿足于站在旁邊做一個冷漠的旁觀者.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. Her face remained impassive, studying the Belgian as he completed the form.
她不動聲色, 仔細(xì)觀察正在填寫表格的那個比利時人.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. The defendant remained impassive as the judge sentenced him to death.
當(dāng)法官宣布被告死刑時他始終毫無表情.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
5. His face remained impassive, so strong was his self - control .