deride

IPA/dɪˈraɪd/
KK[dɪrˈaɪd]IPA/dɪˈraɪd/

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

常見搭配
  • openly deride
  • publicly deride
  • widely derided
  • frequently derided
  • deride someone for something
  • deride something as something
  • deride a proposal / idea / suggestion / plan
  • deride an effort / attempt
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.

同根字

  • derision
    名詞C1
  • derisive
    形容詞C1
  • derisively
    副詞C2

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常用片語

  • be derided as
  • deride someone for
  • deride something as

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