contempt
US /kənˈtempt/
UK /kənˈtempt/
명사
1.
경멸, 멸시
the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
예시:
•
She felt nothing but contempt for his actions.
그녀는 그의 행동에 대해 경멸밖에 느끼지 못했다.
•
His voice was full of contempt.
그의 목소리는 경멸로 가득했다.
2.
법정 모독, 불복종
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
예시:
•
The lawyer was cited for contempt of court.
변호사는 법정 모독죄로 기소되었다.
•
His refusal to answer was an act of contempt.
그의 답변 거부는 모독 행위였다.
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