"defiance" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 蔑视
• 反抗

Definition

公然拒绝服从规则、法律或权威的行为；大胆反抗。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式、感情色彩强烈的语境，常见搭配是“in defiance of”。比“disobedience”更强调大胆、公开挑战权威。

Examples

His defiance surprised the teacher.

他的**蔑视**让老师感到惊讶。

They acted in defiance of the law.

他们无视法律地行事，表现出**反抗**。

Her defiance was clear in her eyes.

她眼中充满了**蔑视**。

With a look of defiance, he refused to apologize.

他用**蔑视**的眼神拒绝道歉。

The crowd cheered in defiance of the curfew.

人群在宵禁下**反抗**地欢呼。

Wearing bright clothes was her act of defiance against the strict dress code.

穿鲜艳的衣服，是她对严格着装规定的**反抗**。