scorn
UK [skɔ:n] US [skɔ:rn] noun uncountable
■a very strong feeling of no respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or has no value 轻视，鄙视•She has nothing but scorn for the new generation of politicians.她对新一代的政客只有鄙视。 •Why do you always pour/heap scorn on (= criticize severely and unfairly) my suggestions?你为甚么总是对我的建议嗤之以鼻？
UK [skɔ:n] US [skɔ:rn] verb transitive
■to show scorn for someone or something 轻视，鄙视•So does he respect the press and media, or does he secretly scorn them?他究竟是尊重报社和媒体，还是暗地里蔑视他们？ •You scorned all my suggestions.你对我所有的建议都嗤之以鼻。 ■to refuse advice or an offer because you are too proud 轻蔑地拒绝；不屑接受•She scorned all my offers of help.她不屑接受我的一切帮助。 |