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"contempt" in Chinese (Simplified)

蔑视轻视

Definition

一种强烈的感觉,认为某人或某事不值得尊重;带有厌恶和不尊重的态度。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式或书面语,尤其是批评某人或某事时。常见搭配有 'contempt for'(对...的蔑视)。法律用语中 'held in contempt' 指触犯法庭的行为。不要和 'hate'(恨)混淆,'contempt' 更偏向于不尊重和轻蔑。

Examples

She looked at him with contempt.

她带着**蔑视**地看着他。

He has nothing but contempt for cheaters.

他对骗子只有**蔑视**。

His voice was full of contempt.

他的声音里充满了**轻视**。

She couldn't hide her contempt for the unfair decision.

她无法掩饰对这个不公决定的**蔑视**。

People sometimes show contempt for rules they find silly.

有时人们会对他们认为愚蠢的规则表示**轻视**。

He was held in contempt of court for refusing to answer questions.

他因拒绝回答问题而被判**藐视法庭**。