hold someone/something in contempt
US /hoʊld ˈsʌm.wʌn/ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɪn kənˈtempt/
UK /hoʊld ˈsʌm.wʌn/ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ɪn kənˈtempt/
1.
藐視, 鄙視
to show a lack of respect for someone or something
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The judge will hold him in contempt if he continues to disrupt the court.
如果他繼續擾亂法庭，法官將藐視他。
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Many people hold the politician in contempt for his dishonest actions.
許多人因其不誠實的行為而鄙視這位政客。