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despising

UK /dɪˈspaɪzɪŋ/US /dɪˈspaɪzɪŋ/

词源

源自中古英语 'despisen',来自古法语 'despis-'(despire的词干),最终源自拉丁语 'despicere'(向下看,轻视)。

verb

❶ 强烈地看不起或厌恶某人或某事物,认为其毫无价值或令人反感。通常带有强烈的负面情绪。

“She couldn't hide her despising look when he boasted about his wealth.”

(当他炫耀自己的财富时,她无法掩饰自己鄙夷的目光。)

“The artist was despising commercial success, focusing only on pure creation.”

(这位艺术家蔑视商业成功,只专注于纯粹的创作。)

同义词:scorning, disdaining, contemning

常见短语

despising glance — 表示轻蔑或鄙视的一瞥,通常用来表达对某人或某事的强烈不屑。

“She gave him a despising glance when he made the rude comment.”

(当他发表粗鲁的评论时,她给了他一个轻蔑的眼神。)