"in contempt" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /kənˈtɛmpt

in kuhn-TEMPT

UK

ˈɪn/ /kəntˈɛmpt

in kunt-EMPT

释义

Used in legal situations to refer to someone showing disrespect or disobedience toward a court or its rules. It can also mean treating something or someone with strong disrespect.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /kənˈtɛmpt

英式英语

ˈɪn/ /kəntˈɛmpt

简化发音

美式

in kuhn-TEMPT

英式

in kunt-EMPT

语境中听

He was found in contempt for refusing to answer the judge's questions.

Witnesses who lie in court can be held in contempt.

Speakers who shout and interrupt may be judged in contempt of the proceedings.

If you keep talking back, you risk being held in contempt of court.