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impersonal

/ɪmˈpɝsənəl/

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noun

非人称词，非人称结构

(grammar) An impersonal word or construct.

Examples :

"The impersonal "one" is often used in formal writing to avoid using "I" or "we." "

非人称代词“one”在正式写作中经常被使用，以避免使用“I”或“we”。

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adjective

客观的，非个人的，没有人情味的

Not personal; not representing a person; not having personality.

Examples :

"The automated phone system was so impersonal that it was impossible to get help from a real person. "

那个自动电话系统非常没有人情味，让人根本无法获得真人帮助。

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adjective

冷淡，不带个人感情的。

Lacking warmth or emotion; cold.

Examples :

"She sounded impersonal as she gave her report of the Nazi death camps."

她在报告纳粹死亡集中营的情况时，听起来冷冰冰的，没有任何个人感情。

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adjective

无人称的, 非人称的

(grammar, of a verb or other word) Not having a subject, or having a third person pronoun without an antecedent.

Examples :

"The verb “rain” is impersonal in sentences like “It’s raining.”"

动词“rain”在像“It’s raining.”这样的句子中是无人称的。

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