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contemptuously

副词

UK/kənˈtemp.tʃu.əs.li/
US/kənˈtemp.tʃu.əs.li/

定义 contemptuously 副词

  1. in a manner that expresses strong disdain, disrespect, or scorn for someone or something.

    • She glanced contemptuously at his dusty shoes.

    • He contemptuously dismissed the proposal, scoffing at its impracticality.

    • The critic contemptuously panned the movie, calling it unoriginal.