1660s, "not feeling pain," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + passive. Meaning "void of emotions" is from 1690s. Related: Impassively; impassiveness (1640s).
例文
1. He met each inquiry with an impassive countenance.
彼は無表情で尋問を受けた。
2.He was content to stand by asan impassive spectator.
彼はそばに立って冷たい傍観者になることに満足している。
3.Her face remained impassive ,studying the Belgian as he completed the form.
彼女は黙って、表に記入しているベルギー人をよく観察した。
4.The defendant remained impassive as the judge sentenced him to death.
裁判官が被告の死刑を宣告したとき、彼は終始無表情だった。
5.His face remained impassive ,so strong was his self-control.