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dismissive

UK //dɪsˈmɪsɪv//US //dɪsˈmɪsɪv//

词源

源自拉丁语 'dismissus'(意为‘打发走’或‘解雇’),通过法语 'dismissif' 进入英语,表示拒绝或轻视的态度。

adjective

❶ 表现出不重视或拒绝考虑某事的态度,常带有轻视或不屑的意味,用于描述人对事物或他人的消极反应。

“She gave a dismissive wave of her hand when I suggested the idea.”

(当我提出这个想法时,她轻蔑地挥了挥手。)

“His dismissive tone made it clear he wasn't interested in the proposal.”

(他轻蔑的语气表明他对这个提议不感兴趣。)

同义词:contemptuous, disdainful, scornful

常见短语

dismissive gesture — 一种表示轻视或不屑的身体动作,如挥手或耸肩,常用于表达拒绝或不感兴趣。

“He responded with a dismissive gesture, showing he didn't care about the issue.”

(他用一个轻蔑的手势回应,表明他不在乎这个问题。)