Contempt
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- n. / v. 轻视, 鄙视
- ［英］ n. / v. 轻视, 鄙视 ( look down on sb / sth as being mean or unworthy; scorn)
- ［记］ con＋tempt ( 尝试) -> 大家都能试 -> 小意思 -> 轻视
- ［同］ 同根词: temptation ( 引诱, 诱惑) ; attempt ( 尝试, 努力) "
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
noun
- Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin contemptus, from contemnere
- Date: 14th century
- 1.
- a. the act of despising ; the state of mind of one who despises ; disdain
- b. lack of respect or reverence for something
- 2. the state of being despised
- 3. willful disobedience to or open disrespect of a court, judge, or legislative body <contempt of court
