cold fish
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cold fish
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冷鱼, 冷漠的人
someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly
The idiom "cold fish" has its roots in the early 20th century and it likely stems from the association of fish with cold-blooded animals that do not exhibit warm emotions or expressions. It is used to describe someone who seems unfeeling, aloof, or indifferent, often making it difficult for others to form a close or emotional connection with them.
- At social gatherings, she tends to be a bit of a cold fish, preferring to keep to herself rather than engaging with others.
在社交聚会上，她往往有点冷鱼，宁愿独处也不愿与他人交往。
- Her colleagues found her difficult to approach, as she seemed like a cold fish, never showing much interest in their conversations.
她的同事发现她难以接近，因为她看起来像一条冷鱼，对他们的谈话从不表现出太多兴趣。
- John is a nice guy, but he comes across as a bit of a cold fish.It's hard to tell what he's really thinking or feeling.
约翰是个好人，但他给人的印象有点冷冰冰的。很难知道他真正在想什么或感觉什么。
- When he heard the sad news, he remained a cold fish, not showing any emotion or offering sympathy.
当他听到这个悲伤的消息时，他仍然是一条冷鱼，没有表现出任何情绪或提供同情。
- He rarely smiles, making him seem like a cold fish.
他很少微笑，这让他看起来像一条冷鱼。