scorn
UK/skɒ:n/US
IELTSGREC2
Definitions
n.
Strong contempt or disdain for someone or something regarded as inferior or worthless
轻蔑，蔑视，嘲笑
v.
To feel or show contempt for someone or something; to reject as unworthy
轻视，蔑视；不屑于做
Root Breakdown
Native Englishscornother
=scorn
Common Collocations
- 1.pour scorn on对……嗤之以鼻
- 2.treat with scorn以蔑视态度对待
- 3.open scorn公然蔑视
- 4.heap scorn on大加嘲讽
Example Sentences
- 1.
She looked at his amateur painting with undisguised scorn.
- 2.
He poured scorn on the idea that technology could solve all social problems.
- 3.
The veteran journalist treated the rookie's questions with open scorn.