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disrespect

UK/dɪsrɪ'spekt/US/.disri'spekt/
TOEFLB1

Definitions

n.

Lack of respect or courtesy.

不尊敬;无礼

v.

To show a lack of respect for.

不尊重;轻视

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dis-not, apart, away
+
respectlook, observe, watch
=disrespect

dis- (not) + respect = not respecting; lack of respect.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    I meant no disrespect.

  • 2.

    Don't disrespect your elders.

Word Forms

Verb

Pastdisrespected
3rd Persondisrespects
Past Part.disrespected
Pres. Part.disrespecting
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