nonentity
n
1 (derog 贬) person without any special qualities or achievements; unimportant person 无专长或成就的人; 庸人; 不重要的人
How could such a nonentity become chairman of the company? 这样的庸才怎麽能当公司的董事长?
2 thing that does not exist or exists only in the imagination 不存在的事物; 想像中的事物.
Being a good listener means much more than just listening with ears. Eyes mean that I should look at you while you are speaking as a sign of respect. In other words I should not watch TV, or look over your shoulder at other people while we are talking