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contempt 是什么意思?

“contempt” 是一个英文单词,通常表示“轻蔑”、“蔑视”或“不屑”的意思。它既可以作为名词,也可以作为动词使用。

词性与含义:

名词(n.):轻蔑、蔑视、不屑。例如:
She looked at him with contempt.(她用轻蔑的眼神看着他。)

动词(v.):轻蔑、看不起。例如:
He contemptuously dismissed the idea.(他不屑一顾地否定了这个想法。)

常见搭配与例句:

in contempt of:对……不敬、蔑视。例如:
The court found him in contempt of court.(法院判定他藐视法庭。)

show contempt for:对……表示蔑视。例如:
He showed no contempt for his opponents.(他对对手毫无蔑视之意。)

近义词与反义词:

近义词:disdain, scorn, hatred, disrespect

反义词:respect, admiration, reverence, honor