contempt
US /kənˈtempt/
UK /kənˈtempt/
名词
1.
蔑视, 鄙视
the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
示例:
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She felt nothing but contempt for his actions.
她对他的行为只有蔑视。
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His voice was full of contempt.
他的声音充满了蔑视。
2.
藐视法庭, 不尊重
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
示例:
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The lawyer was cited for contempt of court.
该律师因藐视法庭而被传唤。
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His refusal to answer was an act of contempt.
他拒绝回答是一种蔑视行为。
在 Lingoland 学习这个单词