callous
01
无情的, 残酷的
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for the feelings or suffering of others
例子
The manager 's callous decision to lay off employees without notice shocked the entire team.
经理冷酷的决定在没有任何通知的情况下解雇员工,震惊了整个团队。
His callous remarks about the tragedy demonstrated a lack of empathy for those affected.
他对悲剧的冷酷评论显示了对受影响者缺乏同情心。
02
长茧的, 变硬的
physically hardened from friction or repeated use
例子
His callous hands showed years of manual labor.
他粗糙的双手显示了多年的体力劳动。
The callous soles of her feet made walking barefoot easy.
她脚底的老茧使赤脚行走变得容易。
to callous
01
使麻木, 使感情迟钝
to cause someone to become emotionally numb through repeated exposure or hardship
例子
Years of war calloused him against human suffering.
多年的战争使他对人类的痛苦麻木不仁。
Repeated rejection can callous even the most hopeful heart.
反复的拒绝甚至可以使最充满希望的心变得麻木。
词汇树
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