scornful
UK/'skɒ:nful/US
TOEFLC1
Definitions
adj.
Showing contempt or strong disrespect for someone or something
轻蔑的，蔑视的，嘲弄的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishscornfulother
=scornful
Common Collocations
- 1.scornful look蔑视的眼神
- 2.scornful tone轻蔑的语气
- 3.[scornful attitude][轻蔑的态度]
- 4.scornful laugh嘲讽的笑声
Example Sentences
- 1.
He gave a scornful laugh when she suggested they could finish the project in a day.
- 2.
The critic was scornful of the director's latest film, calling it shallow and predictable.