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nonchalant

/ˌnɑnʃəˈlɑnt/

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1 · adj.

calm and appearing unconcerned

若无其事的；满不在乎的

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She looked nonchalant, but her hands were shaking.
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她表面上若无其事，双手却在发抖。
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