好词典

disdainful

UK //dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl//US //dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl//

词源

源自中古法语 'desdaignier'(轻蔑),最终来自拉丁语 'dedignari'(认为不值得)。

adjective

❶ 表现出轻蔑或鄙视的态度,认为某人或某事不值得尊重或关注。

“She gave him a disdainful look when he suggested the idea.”

(当他提出这个想法时,她轻蔑地看了他一眼。)

“His disdainful tone made it clear he thought the project was beneath him.”

(他轻蔑的语气表明他认为这个项目配不上他。)

同义词:contemptuous, scornful, derisive

常见短语

disdainful attitude — 表现出轻蔑或鄙视的态度,通常是因为认为某人或某事不值得尊重。

“His disdainful attitude towards the new employees created a hostile work environment.”

(他对新员工的轻蔑态度造成了敌对的工作环境。)