contempt

🇬🇧 UK/kәn'tempt/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A feeling that someone or something is worthless or beneath consideration; scorn; also, disrespect toward a court of law

轻蔑;蔑视;藐视法庭

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
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temptstem
=contempt

Common Collocations

  • 1.contempt of court藐视法庭
  • 2.treat with contempt蔑视对待

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The defendant showed contempt for the court by refusing to stand when the judge entered.

  • 2.

    She felt deep contempt for people who lied and manipulated others for personal gain.

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