deride

/dɪˈraɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈraɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈrīd dē-/ (ame, mw)

deride — 動詞

  • deridepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • derideshe / she / it
  • deridedpast simple
  • deriding-ing form

1. to say critical or unkind things about someone or something in a way that shows

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

譏笑；嘲諷

輕蔑嘲笑，認為愚蠢無價值

to say critical or unkind things about someone or something in a way that shows you consider them to be foolish, worthless, or not worth taking seriously.

例句

Theo's plan for a school library was derided by local officials as a waste of money.

Theo 要在學校蓋圖書館的計畫，被一些地方官員譏笑是在浪費錢。

passive: be derided as [noun phrase]

Film critics across Europe derided the director's movie for its weak storyline and poor acting.

歐洲各地的影評人嘲諷這位導演的電影劇情薄弱、演技拙劣。

deride + noun phrase + for + noun phrase

同義詞
  • mock

    Less formal and more common in everyday speech. Mock often involves imitating someone's words or actions to make them look silly.

  • ridicule

    Similar in formality to deride but focuses more on making the target appear foolish or absurd through laughter.

  • scorn

    Stronger and more emotional than deride. Scorn implies deep contempt and rejection, not necessarily expressed through laughter.

  • taunt

    More personal and aggressive than deride. Taunt is aimed directly at upsetting or provoking someone, often face to face.

反義詞
  • praise

    To express warm approval or admiration of someone or something, the opposite of expressing contempt.

  • applaud

    To express strong public approval or praise, often used for ideas, decisions, or actions.

文法句型

deride + noun phrase (object)

deride + noun phrase + for + noun/-ing

be derided as + noun phrase/adjective

deride + noun phrase + as + noun phrase/adjective

用法筆記

Frequently used in passive constructions, especially in journalism and political commentary. More formal than mock or laugh at; in everyday conversation, speakers typically use those simpler alternatives.

常見錯誤

❌My friends derided my new haircut.
✅My friends made fun of my new haircut.
💡deride is too formal for casual personal situations; use mock or make fun of instead.
❌The teacher derided the student for a small spelling mistake.
✅The teacher criticised the student for a small spelling mistake.
💡deride suggests strong contempt and is too harsh for minor mistakes; use criticise for constructive feedback.