insult

名词

UK/ˈɪn.sʌlt/
US/ˈɪn.sʌlt/

定义 insult 名词

offense

  1. B2Countable

    A disrespectful or scornfully offensive action or remark.

    • She made several insulting remarks about my outfit.

    • He refused the offer, considering it an insult to their company.

    • This treatment is an insult to her hard work.

动词

UK/ɪnˈsʌlt/
US/ɪnˈsʌlt/

定义 insult 动词

  1. B2Transitive

    To treat someone with disrespect or scorn through actions or words.

    • He insulted her publicly with rude language.

    • She should not be allowed to insult her colleagues in this manner.

    • He shouldn't insult the waiter in front of everyone.