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Chinese dictionary
give no thought to; have no regard for
她把个人恩怨置之度外。
She put personal grudges to one side.
先烈为了革命事业把生死置之度外。
For the revolutionary cause, many martyrs left life and death out of consideration.
她为了抢救落水儿童,把个人安危置之度外。
She went to the rescue of a drowning child regardless of her personal safety.
消防队员们已把他们自己的安全置之度外。
The firefighters showed a contempt for their own safety.
医生必须把个人的情感置之度外。
Doctors must lay their personal feelings aside.
Word usage
- Note"置之度外" is used to describe a person who has no regard for personal safety and interest.