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disinterestedness

/dis-in-tuh-res-tid, -tri-stid/US // dɪsˈɪn təˌrɛs tɪd, -trɪ stɪd //UK // (dɪsˈɪntrɪstɪd, -tərɪs-) //

无私奉献,无私,无私心,无私奉献精神

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee.
    • : notinterested; indifferent.

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Examples

  • Even if people are disinterested in voting, they still have to maintain a belief that it is fair and that people have access to voting as a means for changing our president or any of our representatives.

  • He’s had a lot of good ideas and it sounds good, but when he gets so far and he gets disinterested, he drops the ball and moves on to something else.

  • Although the Blakes had taken in a minor in need of a safe home, the child welfare system seemed distant and disinterested.

  • In some states the requirements are strict in respect to the disinterestedness of the official who takes the acknowledgment.

  • As a man the Marshal was loved and respected by all for his absolute disinterestedness and straightforwardness.

  • It is the motive alone that gives merit to human actions, and disinterestedness perfects them.

  • In spite of yourself, you think of leaving me some day, and you want to put your disinterestedness beyond risk of suspicion.

  • How noble was his disinterestedness in giving to Lot the choice of lands for his family and his flocks and his cattle!