contempt
/kənˈtempt/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #6979 in the learning path
轻蔑；鄙视
Definitions
n. A strong feeling that someone or something deserves no respect
轻蔑；鄙视
n. Behaviour that disobeys a court or disrespects its authority
藐视法庭
Example
He showed contempt for my suggestion by laughing.
他用嘲笑来表示对我建议的轻蔑。
When officials treat public concerns with contempt, trust in democratic institutions can decline significantly.
当官员轻视公众的关切时，人们对民主制度的信任可能显著下降。
Collocations
- contempt for
- treat someone with contempt
- contempt of court
Word family
- contemptuous (adj.)
- contemptuously (adv.)
- contemptible (adj.)
Synonyms
- scorn
- disdain
Antonyms
- respect
- admiration
Usage tip
contempt for指鄙视某人或某事；通常不可数。
FAQ
- What does contempt mean?
- A strong feeling that someone or something deserves no respect Behaviour that disobeys a court or disrespects its authority
- How is contempt pronounced?
- UK /kənˈtempt/, US /kənˈtempt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
