contempt
US /kənˈtempt/
UK /kənˈtempt/
名詞
1.
軽蔑, 侮蔑
the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
例:
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She felt nothing but contempt for his actions.
彼女は彼の行動に対して軽蔑しか感じなかった。
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His voice was full of contempt.
彼の声は軽蔑に満ちていた。
2.
法廷侮辱, 侮辱
disobedience to or disrespect for a court of law and its officers in the form of behavior that obstructs or is intended to obstruct the administration of justice
例:
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The lawyer was cited for contempt of court.
弁護士は法廷侮辱罪で告発された。
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His refusal to answer was an act of contempt.
彼の回答拒否は侮辱行為だった。
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