Scorn



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解释

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• n. 轻蔑; v. 轻蔑, 瞧不起
• ［英］ n. 轻蔑 ( disrespect or derision mixed with indignation) ; v. 轻蔑, 瞧不起 ( to reject or dismiss as contemptible)

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French escharne, escar, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German scern jest
• Date: 13th century
• 1. open dislike and disrespect or derision often mixed with indignation
• 2. an expression of contempt or derision
• 3. an object of extreme disdain, contempt, or derision ; something contemptible

II. verb

• Date: 13th century
• transitive verb
  • to treat with scorn ; reject or dismiss as contemptible or unworthy <scorned local traditions><scorned to reply to the charge>
• intransitive verb
  • to show disdain or derision ; scoff
• Synonyms: see despise
• ? scorner noun

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