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词汇 unflappable
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Definition of unflappable in English:

unflappable

adjectiveʌnˈflapəb(ə)lˌənˈflæpəb(ə)l
informal
  • Having or showing calmness in a crisis.

    〈非正式〉镇静的,沉着的

    I prided myself on being unflappable even in the most chaotic circumstances
    self-contained, unflappable Glaswegian common sense
    Example sentencesExamples
    • It was my brother that was always reckoned to be the laid back, unflappable one.
    • His unflappable dispassionate calm is an end in itself.
    • His normally unflappable image flagged when he failed to secure China's entry to the WTO during his U.S. trip last April.
    • They are much like their coach: cool, unflappable, yet willing to methodically rip out your heart.
    • A brief wave of nausea broke through her normally unflappable control.
    • The unflappable Northern Ireland international has a presence and confidence about him that is obviously rubbing off on his fellow defenders.
    • He was absolutely unflappable even when Ganguly was out.
    • He seemed solid, unflappable, disciplined and optimistic, a man who would get off the canvas quickly if felled and resume with a smile.
    • We met the horrors of two world wars and an IRA bombing campaign with an unflappable determination to carry on: we will face this threat just the same.
    • Malati, a sedate old female, was a placid soul, unflappable even in a crisis.
    • Robert was calm and unflappable and never seemed to get upset whatever stresses he was under.
    • For a quiet, level-headed lad, who is usually so composed and unflappable on the pitch, the prospect is one that exhilarates.
    • For almost all his career he's been regarded as one of the game's more astute players - unflappable, controlled.
    • It was a supremely rational column that made it sound like I had it all together, unflappable in the face of grief.
    • Usually unflappable, the German-born cardinal choked with emotion.
    • However, Waterloo was unflappable and withstood the charge.
    • With nearly 10 years of work in the region, Mr Sharratt has won renown as an unflappable lawyer with a passion for the heat of the court room.
    • However, he does have the habit of taking his unflappable approach on to the pitch when a bit of flap is badly needed, especially when chasing down an opposition kick.
    • Completely unflappable, she always seemed in control, and her sunny personality shone through.
    • Unfortunately, Lone is so unflappable and in control that it's difficult to actively dislike him.
    Synonyms
    imperturbable, unexcitable, cool, calm, collected, {cool, calm, and collected}, controlled, self-controlled, self-possessed, cool-headed, level-headed, relaxed, insouciant, serene, stoical, phlegmatic, unmoved
    informal laid-back, together

Derivatives

  • unflappability

  • nounʌnflapəˈbɪlɪtiˌənˌflæpəˈbɪlədi
    informal
    • And there are two other important survivor indicators: optimism and unflappability.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • These might be considered the qualities of a well-brought-up, old-fashioned lady, except that the propriety included a spirit of unflappability that marked her as a public woman.
      • The British War Office prized this horse for war use because of its strength, endurance, hardiness, disposition, tractability and unflappability.
      • Londoners take a pride in their unflappability at times like this and no one panicked - people thought it was just another major upset on the Tube.
      • The editor, a man known for his unflappability, ordered Billy to be left alone, in the belief he would eventually shut up.
  • unflappably

  • adverb
    informal
    • No doubt in the referee's mind and Brady himself strode, ball in hand, to the penalty spot before unflappably tucking the spot kick home.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • It is good they were honest enough to say that, the Filipino filmmaker reminisces unflappably.
      • ‘But I suppose I can make an exception in this case,’ Jack added as unflappably as ever.
      • Parker handles it unflappably, though, and says if he is asked the question 5,500 more times, he'll answer it 5,500 more times in the same calm, thoughtful way.
      • Forrest takes on both teacher and class, unflappably telling them his side of the story.

Definition of unflappable in US English:

unflappable

adjectiveˌənˈflæpəb(ə)lˌənˈflapəb(ə)l
informal
  • Having or showing calmness in a crisis.

    〈非正式〉镇静的,沉着的

    I prided myself on being unflappable even in the most chaotic circumstances
    self-contained, unflappable Glaswegian common sense
    Example sentencesExamples
    • For almost all his career he's been regarded as one of the game's more astute players - unflappable, controlled.
    • Robert was calm and unflappable and never seemed to get upset whatever stresses he was under.
    • Completely unflappable, she always seemed in control, and her sunny personality shone through.
    • He was absolutely unflappable even when Ganguly was out.
    • He seemed solid, unflappable, disciplined and optimistic, a man who would get off the canvas quickly if felled and resume with a smile.
    • Usually unflappable, the German-born cardinal choked with emotion.
    • They are much like their coach: cool, unflappable, yet willing to methodically rip out your heart.
    • It was my brother that was always reckoned to be the laid back, unflappable one.
    • Malati, a sedate old female, was a placid soul, unflappable even in a crisis.
    • His normally unflappable image flagged when he failed to secure China's entry to the WTO during his U.S. trip last April.
    • For a quiet, level-headed lad, who is usually so composed and unflappable on the pitch, the prospect is one that exhilarates.
    • However, Waterloo was unflappable and withstood the charge.
    • We met the horrors of two world wars and an IRA bombing campaign with an unflappable determination to carry on: we will face this threat just the same.
    • A brief wave of nausea broke through her normally unflappable control.
    • With nearly 10 years of work in the region, Mr Sharratt has won renown as an unflappable lawyer with a passion for the heat of the court room.
    • Unfortunately, Lone is so unflappable and in control that it's difficult to actively dislike him.
    • However, he does have the habit of taking his unflappable approach on to the pitch when a bit of flap is badly needed, especially when chasing down an opposition kick.
    • The unflappable Northern Ireland international has a presence and confidence about him that is obviously rubbing off on his fellow defenders.
    • His unflappable dispassionate calm is an end in itself.
    • It was a supremely rational column that made it sound like I had it all together, unflappable in the face of grief.
    Synonyms
    imperturbable, unexcitable, cool, calm, collected, cool, calm, and collected, controlled, self-controlled, self-possessed, cool-headed, level-headed, relaxed, insouciant, serene, stoical, phlegmatic, unmoved
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