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词汇解析:冷酷的近义词

📚 核心含义

1. cold(冷漠的)

She gave me a cold stare.
她给了我一个冷漠的眼神。

2. frigid(极度冷淡的)

His frigid response shocked everyone.
极度冷淡的回应震惊了所有人。

3. aloof(疏远的)

The manager remained aloof from his staff.
经理对员工保持疏远的态度。

4. callous(冷酷无情的)

His callous remarks hurt her deeply.
冷酷无情的话语深深伤害了她。

💡 顾老师提示:这些词汇都表达"冷酷"但侧重点不同:"cold"强调温度般的冷漠,"frigid"程度更深,"aloof"侧重距离感,"callous"强调缺乏同情心。

🔊 发音指导

cold:/kəʊld/ [kəʊld]

frigid:/ˈfrɪdʒɪd/ [ˈfrɪdʒɪd]

aloof:/əˈluːf/ [əˈluːf]

callous:/ˈkæləs/ [ˈkæləs]

发音要点:

  • "cold"的"o"发长音,类似"欧"
  • "frigid"重音在第一个音节,"g"发/dʒ/音
  • "aloof"重音在第二个音节,类似"阿-路夫"
  • "callous"的"ll"发清音/l/,不卷舌

💡 顾老师纠音:常见发音错误:

  • 把"frigid"读成"弗里吉德"(正确:[ˈfrɪdʒɪd]
  • "aloof"的重音位置错误(应在第二个音节)
  • "callous"与"callus"混淆发音

🎯 用法区别

1. cold → 形容态度、行为或环境的冷漠

His cold demeanor made everyone uncomfortable.
冷漠的举止让所有人都不舒服。

2. frigid → 强调极度的冷漠,常带贬义

The frigid atmosphere in the room was unbearable.
房间里极度冷漠的气氛令人难以忍受。

3. aloof → 指刻意保持距离的疏远态度

She remained aloof during the whole meeting.
整个会议期间她都保持疏远的态度。

4. callous → 特指对他人痛苦无动于衷的冷酷

His callous indifference to the suffering was shocking.
他对苦难冷酷无情的漠视令人震惊。

使用场景:

  • 人际关系:cold, aloof
  • 极端冷漠:frigid
  • 道德评判:callous

📝 随堂练习

1. 根据语境选择最合适的词:

"The ______ way he dismissed her feelings showed his lack of empathy." (callous/cold)

2. 听录音跟读:

[kəʊld] → a cold response

[ˈfrɪdʒɪd] → frigid politeness

[əˈluːf] → stand aloof

[ˈkæləs] → callous behavior

3. 翻译练习:

他对待下属那种高高在上的疏远态度引起了不满。

His ______ attitude towards subordinates caused discontent. (aloof)