non-engagement
noun [ U ] (also nonengagement) uk/ˌnɒn.ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/ us/ˌnɑːn.ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/
(NO INTEREST)
不参与
the fact of not being involved with something
Our culture of public cynicism and non-engagement encourages such behaviour.
Non-engagement with mental health treatment is a familiar problem for health services. 不愿参与心理健康治疗是医疗服务中常见的问题。
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- His non-engagement with social media had left him out of touch.
- At the time, the consequences of nonengagement with foreign institutions did not seem to be serious.
(NO FIGHTING)
不开战，不交战
the fact of choosing not to begin fighting someone
Non-engagement with the enemy is not an option. 无法避免与敌方的交战。
The government favoured a policy of non-engagement with the rebels.
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- In addition to negotiation, learning, and fighting, a fourth possible response is non-engagement.