contemptuous

IPA/kənˈtemptʃuəs/
KK[kəntˈɛmptʃuəs]IPA/kənˈtemptʃuəs/

contemptuous — 形容詞

  • contemptuouspositive
  • more contemptuouscomparative
  • most contemptuoussuperlative

1. having or showing a clear belief that someone or something is worthless and does

1.形容詞B2
釋義

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

例句

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

常見搭配
  • contemptuous look
  • contemptuous laugh
  • contemptuous smile
  • contemptuous tone
  • contemptuous attitude
  • contemptuous remark
  • contemptuous dismissal
  • contemptuous review
同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

He was contemptuous about the proposal.
He was contemptuous of the proposal.
The correct preposition after contemptuous is of, not about.

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常見搭配

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副詞搭配

  • contemptuously
  • almost contemptuously
  • openly contemptuous
  • barely contemptuous

常用片語

  • be contemptuous of
  • a contemptuous attitude toward
  • with a contemptuous look

介系詞搭配

  • contemptuous of