disrespect
/ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌdis-ri-ˈspekt/ (ame, mw) · /ˌdɪs.rɪˈspekt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdɪs.rɪˈspekt/ (ame, ipa)
disrespect — 名詞
1. a way of speaking or behaving that shows you do not value someone or something a
不敬；輕視
對他人缺乏應有的尊重
a way of speaking or behaving that shows you do not value someone or something as they deserve to be valued
The players showed disrespect by leaving the pitch during the minute of silence.
球員在默哀期間離開球場，表現出對於儀式的不敬。
collocation: show disrespect — followed by 'by + -ing' clause
Arjun took his manager's public criticism as a sign of disrespect toward the whole team.
Arjun 認為主管的公開批評是對整個團隊的輕視。
collocation: a sign of disrespect + toward [someone]
Caio walked out of the meeting early, an act that many colleagues saw as disrespect.
Caio 在會議中提早離場，同事們認為這是一種不敬的行為。
Treating a person's religious customs with disrespect can create serious conflict at work.
以輕視的態度對待他人的宗教習俗，可能會在工作場合引發嚴重衝突。
- respect
the direct opposite — valuing someone as they deserve
- admiration
implies positive appreciation, not just basic regard
- esteem
formal; high regard combined with respect
常見錯誤
2. a polite phrase said before giving an opinion that the listener may find upsetti
無意冒犯
批評他人前緩和語氣的表達
a polite phrase said before giving an opinion that the listener may find upsetting or offensive, as a way of showing you do not intend to be rude
"No disrespect to your parents," Indra said carefully, "but I have to disagree with their decision."
「我無意冒犯你的父母，」Indra 小心地說，「但我不得不同意他們的決定。」
fixed phrase: 'no disrespect to [person]' — polite disclaimer before disagreement
No disrespect to the chef, Xiu, but this fish is far too salty for my taste.
Xiu，我無意冒犯大廚，但這條魚對我來說實在太鹹了。
No disrespect, Jude, but your proposal has a few serious problems we need to talk about.
我無意冒犯，Jude，但你的提案有幾個嚴重問題，我們需要談一談。
"No disrespect to the committee," Eliska said, "but their findings seem incomplete."
「我無意冒犯委員會，」Eliska 說，「但他們的研究結果似乎不夠完整。」
- no offense
roughly equivalent, though 'no disrespect' is more face-saving before direct disagreement
- with all due respect
more formal and often used in professional or legal settings
文法句型
no disrespect to + noun / no disrespect, but + clause
用法筆記
Only used in the fixed phrase 'no disrespect'. It is always followed either by 'to' + a noun phrase (naming the person or group) or by 'but' + the critical opinion. Not used in affirmative or interrogative sentences.
常見錯誤
disrespect — 動詞
- disrespectpresent simple I / you / we / they
- disrespects3rd person singular
- disrespecting-ing form
- disrespectedpast simple
1. to treat someone or something in a way that shows you have no regard for them, f
不尊重；冒犯
以言行表現對他人的輕視或無禮
to treat someone or something in a way that shows you have no regard for them, for instance by speaking rudely, ignoring their feelings, or failing to follow their customs
Ilan felt that his brother had disrespected him by arriving late and not apologizing.
Ilan 覺得哥哥遲到又沒道歉，是不尊重他。
transitive: disrespect + person (direct object)
Some fans accused the singer of disrespecting the national anthem when she changed the melody.
有位歌手改編了國歌的旋律，被部分歌迷批評是不尊重國歌。
transitive: disrespect + abstract noun (national anthem, traditions)
Nkechi told the manager she would not stay where employees were regularly disrespected.
Nkechi 告訴經理，她不會留在一個員工經常被冒犯的工作環境。
A student who had disrespected the professor in front of the class was refused an answer.
那名在全班面前冒犯教授的學生，被拒絕回答問題。
文法句型
disrespect + someone
用法筆記
Always transitive — the person or thing that is not respected must be named as the direct object. Common in passive constructions ('I felt disrespected'). Less formal than alternatives such as 'show contempt for' or 'treat with disrespect'.