During the merger talks, the new director stayed aloof and rarely joined informal discussions.

合併談判期間，新任董事保持疏遠，很少參與非正式討論。

The receptionist stood aloof behind the counter while guests waited to check in.

櫃檯接待員冷淡地站在櫃檯後方，任由房客等著辦理入住。

Our supplier kept aloof from the shipping dispute, letting the carrier handle all complaints.

我們的供應商對這起運送糾紛冷眼旁觀，讓貨運公司處理所有客訴。