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lukewarm

/look-wawrm/US // ˈlukˈwɔrm //UK // (ˌluːkˈwɔːm) //

不温不火,温和的,温和,冷淡

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : moderately warm; tepid.
    • : having or showing little ardor, zeal, or enthusiasm; indifferent: lukewarm applause.

Synonyms & Antonyms

adj.indifferent, unenthusiastic

Examples

  • Luca Maestri, Apple’s chief financial officer, was also said to be lukewarm on the project.

  • So their lukewarm support for getting the vaccine right away is a bit of a surprise.

  • He struggled with young voters in the primary, and several of our survey respondents told us in follow-up interviews that they’re still lukewarm about him.

  • None of the three stalwarts are even lukewarm about combining hot and cold segments in a big way.

  • Despite the mostly lukewarm reception, analysts said it’s too soon to discount Reels.

  • There are reasons why New Jersey is lukewarm about its own Sen. Cory Booker—even while the rest of the country swoons.

  • My current lukewarm affection for lagers no longer stems from a lack of exposure.

  • Even members of the Muslim Brotherhood are lukewarm on the aid cuts.

  • David Freedlander reports from a Romney rally where even hitherto lukewarm fans pledged their troth.

  • The movie was a hit in the U.K., though the American response was lukewarm.

  • In dry weather, they are now to be watered with lukewarm water softly showered upon them, between sunset and twilight.

  • I ordered lukewarm baths, frequent fomentations, and the use of oil and soap, applied externally and rubbed into the body.

  • Her play had not been named when the principal gave lukewarm praise to those mentioned.

  • None of these liquids should be taken hot, but lukewarm; when hot they inflame the stomach, and produce indigestion.

  • Rinse it through a clean, lukewarm water; wring it lengthways, and stretch it well.