| 单词 | scorn |
| 释义 | scorn (skɔːʳn ) Word forms: scorns , scorning , scorned 1. uncountable noun [oft with NOUN] If you treat someone or something with scorn, you show contempt for them. Researchers greeted the proposal with scorn. He reserves particular scorn for the senators who tried to prevent his confirmation. He became the object of ridicule and scorn. Synonyms: contempt, disdain, mockery, derision 2. verb If you scorn someone or something, you feel or show contempt for them. Several leading officers have quite openly scorned the peace talks. [VERB noun] People scorn me as a single parent. [VERB noun as noun] Synonyms: despise, reject, disdain, slight 3. verb If you scorn something, you refuse to have it or accept it because you think it is not good enough or suitable for you. ...people who scorned traditional methods. [VERB noun] 4. to pour scorn on something phrase If you pour scorn on someone or something or heap scorn on them, you say that you think they are stupid and worthless. It is fashionable these days to pour scorn on those in public life. He used to heap scorn on Dr Vazquez's socialist ideas. Quotations: Heav'n has no rage, like love to hatred turn'd, Nor Hell a fury, like a woman scorn'dThe Mourning Bride Translations: Chinese: 轻蔑之意, 轻蔑 Japanese: 軽べつ, 軽べつする |
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