Language Point 33

The third major trend is toward an attitude of indifference.

People seem to have forgotten ways to keep diseases under control. (Para. 18)

Meaning: The third big trend is that people tend to pay no attention to the diseases they formerly controlled. It seems that they have already forgotten the methods with which they cured these diseases.

indifference: n. lack of interest; non-concern

Sandy's indifference to what her father had said annoyed her mother.

桑迪对父亲的话毫不在意，这使她母亲生气了。

Allen's indifference to his schoolwork worried his parents.

艾伦对于学校的作业很无所谓，这令他父母担心。

My father could not help commenting on Linda's indifference toward her brother's tears.

琳达对她兄弟在流泪无动于衷，我父亲忍不住说了她几句。