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单词 jeer
释义 jeer
I. \ˈji(ə)r, -iə\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: origin unknown
intransitive verb
: to speak or cry out with derision or mockery : show contempt or scorn in often loud or coarse ridicule or sarcasm
 < the fellows would jeer at him for knowing a girl — Hugh MacLennan >
 < jeered when he struck out >
transitive verb
: deride, mock, ridicule
 < jeered the umpire's decision >
 < jeered his opponent when he tried to speak >
Synonyms: see scoff
II. noun
(-s)
1. : a jeering remark or sound : taunt
 < the tough kid's jeer: “If they're good they're probably phony” — Time >
2. : the quality or state of jeering
 < knew he was angry, though his voice showed nothing but a gentle jeer — Richard Llewellyn >
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