contemptuous
contemptuous — 形容詞
- contemptuouspositive
- more contemptuouscomparative
- most contemptuoussuperlative
1. having or showing a clear belief that someone or something is worthless and does
輕蔑；鄙夷
認為某人或某物不值得尊重
having or showing a clear belief that someone or something is worthless and does not deserve your respect or attention, usually made obvious through your words, expression, or behaviour
Soraya let out a contemptuous laugh when she heard the excuse from her colleague.
Soraya 聽到同事的藉口時，發出了輕蔑的笑聲。
contemptuous laugh — describing a vocal expression of scorn
The CEO's contemptuous dismissal of the staff's concerns caused many workers to quit.
執行長對員工擔憂的輕蔑態度，導致許多人辭職。
contemptuous dismissal of — typical noun-collocation pattern
Gabriel was contemptuous of the report's conclusions, calling them lazy and dishonest.
Gabriel 對那份報告的結論很不屑，稱其內容懶散又不誠實。
Beatriz gave a contemptuous wave of her hand and told the solicitor to leave.
Beatriz 輕蔑地揮了揮手，叫律師離開。
Mayumi found the critic's contemptuous review of her novel both hurtful and unfair.
Mayumi 認為那位評論家對她小說的鄙夷評論既傷人又不公平。
- scornful
more emotional, often suggesting anger or mockery alongside disrespect
- disdainful
suggests a sense of superior elegance or refinement; slightly more formal
- dismissive
weaker than contemptuous; suggests refusing to take something seriously rather than active scorn
- respectful
showing admiration or consideration for someone or something
- admiring
feeling or showing approval and pleasure
文法句型
contemptuous + noun
contemptuous of + noun phrase
contemptuous of + someone for + doing something
用法筆記
Typically used before a noun (contemptuous look / attitude / remark) or followed by of (contemptuous of somebody/something). The 'of' pattern is especially common when describing an attitude toward a specific person, group, or idea. The adverb contemptuously (He shrugged contemptuously) is also frequent.