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contemptible

UK/kәn'temptibl/US
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Definitions

adj.

Deserving contempt or scorn; worthy of being despised

卑鄙的;可鄙的;不足挂齿的

Root Breakdown

Native English
contogether, with
+
temptother
+
iblecapable of
=contemptible

Common Collocations

  • 1.contemptible behavior可鄙行为
  • 2.contemptible action可鄙的行为

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His contemptible behavior of betraying his friends showed his true character.

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