ridicule
/ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5673 in the learning path
嘲笑；奚落
Definitions
n. Unkind laughter or comments that make someone seem foolish.
嘲笑；奚落
v. To laugh at someone or something in an unkind way.
嘲弄；奚落
Example
His unusual hat attracted ridicule from a few classmates.
他那顶不寻常的帽子引来了几个同学的嘲笑。
Students may avoid asking important questions if they fear ridicule from their teachers or classmates.
如果学生害怕遭到老师或同学嘲笑，他们可能会避免提出重要问题。
Collocations
- public ridicule
- face ridicule
- subject someone to ridicule
Word family
- ridiculous (adj.)
- ridiculously (adv.)
Synonyms
- mockery
- mock
Usage tip
作动词时及物，直接接宾语，不加at。
FAQ
- What does ridicule mean?
- Unkind laughter or comments that make someone seem foolish. To laugh at someone or something in an unkind way.
- How is ridicule pronounced?
- UK /ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/, US /ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
