"defiance" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 蔑視
• 反抗

Definition

公然拒絕服從規則、法律或權威的行為；大膽反抗。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於正式、富有情緒的語境，常見搭配為“in defiance of”。比“disobedience”更強調大膽、公開挑戰權威。

Examples

His defiance surprised the teacher.

他的**蔑視**讓老師感到驚訝。

They acted in defiance of the law.

他們無視法律地行事，表現出**反抗**。

Her defiance was clear in her eyes.

她眼中充滿了**蔑視**。

With a look of defiance, he refused to apologize.

他用**蔑視**的眼神拒絕道歉。

The crowd cheered in defiance of the curfew.

人羣在宵禁下**反抗**地歡呼。

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

穿鮮豔的衣服，是她對嚴格著裝規定的**反抗**。