contempt
名詞
UK/kənˈtempt/
US/kənˈtempt/
定義 contempt 名詞
emotion
- C2Uncountable
A strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect for a person or thing.
During her school years, she held a deep contempt for all her teachers.
You should treat those comments with the contempt they warrant.
She is beneath contempt and I have no respect for her!
behavior
- Uncountablelawspecialized
Behavior that shows a disregard for or disrespect towards the rules of a court of law.
The tobacco firm could be found in contempt of court for its refusal to submit the required documentation.
He was fined for contempt of court.
They were charged with contempt of court.
片語 contempt 名詞
- hold someone/something in contempt
To regard someone or something with a feeling of disdain or scorn.
• I would never hold someone in contempt for making a few mistakes in English.