Translations for „standoffish“ in the English » Chinese Dictionary

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standoffish [ˌstændˈɒfıʃ] ADJ

standoffish

冷淡的 lěngdànde

standoffish

不友好的 bù yǒuhǎo de

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English

Rattlesnakes seem like the standoffish sort, but new research suggests that they're actually more sociable than expected, clustering with their kin.

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He excels at being standoffish, at having more confidence than a human should reasonably possess.

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The voices are a study in contrasts: vivid and subdued, sophisticated and naive, seductive and standoffish.

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Her fiercely competitive nature and desire to keep her personal life private created the perception she is cold, standoffish.

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It turns out she is thrifty, environmentally friendly and a bit standoffish, which turns out to be the opposite of what a sister should be.

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But then it's not a good idea to be standoffish from the beginning either.

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He was standoffish with the media, fans and teammates.

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You don't say that she's otherwise unfriendly or standoffish, so don't assume she's trying to cold-shoulder you unless and until her behavior bears this theory out.

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Those people are typically more standoffish or even hostile or afraid.

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He also used the words standoffish and tightness.

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