新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

lukewarm

英  [ˌluːkˈwɔːm]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1(尤指液体)微温的

    Something, especially a liquid, that is lukewarm is only slightly warm.

    近义词

    tepid

    双语例句

    例:

    Wash your face with lukewarm water.

    用温水洗脸。

    2不热情的 , 不感兴趣的

    If you describe a person or their attitude as lukewarm, you mean that they are not showing much enthusiasm or interest.

    双语例句

    例:

    Economists have never been more than lukewarm towards him.

    经济学家们从未对他产生过什么兴趣。