scorn
scorn — 名詞
1. a reaction of complete disrespect aimed at someone or something you consider wor
輕蔑
認為某人/某物無價值而產生的強烈反感
a reaction of complete disrespect aimed at someone or something you consider worthless or inferior, often shown through cold words or a dismissive look
The committee showed nothing but scorn for the engineer's design, calling it unsafe.
委員會對工程師的設計表現出極度輕蔑，稱其不安全。
nothing but scorn for [sb/sth]
Local residents treated the developer's plan with scorn after learning it would destroy the park.
當地居民得知開發案會摧毀公園後，對該計畫嗤之以鼻。
treat [sth] with scorn
Minh was filled with scorn for the politician after he lied on television yet again.
Minh 對那位又在電視上說謊的政客感到極度輕蔑。
A look of scorn crossed Ava's face as her coworker started making rude excuses.
同事開始找粗魯的藉口時，Ava 的臉上閃過一絲輕蔑的表情。
The journalist wrote about the minister's actions with such scorn that readers demanded his resignation.
該記者以極其輕蔑的筆調報導部長的所作所為，讀者紛紛要求他辭職。
- admiration
warm respect and approval
- respect
positive regard for someone's abilities or qualities
文法句型
scorn for [sb/sth]
treat [sb/sth] with scorn
2. a word, look, or action that clearly shows you have no respect for someone or so
嘲弄
表現出輕視的言語或舉止
a word, look, or action that clearly shows you have no respect for someone or something
The critic's review was full of scorn for the young writer's first novel.
那位評論家的書評對年輕作家的第一本小說充滿了嘲弄。
full of scorn for [sb/sth]
Bao curled his upper lip in scorn when his teammate suggested cutting corners on the project.
同事建議在專案上偷工減料時，Bao 嘲弄地撇了撇嘴。
Lakshmi could not hide the scorn in her voice when she described the company's careless work.
Lakshmi 在描述該公司敷衍的工作品質時，聲音裡藏不住嘲弄。
The opposition party directed their scorn at the new law during every speech in parliament.
反對黨在國會的每次發言中都把矛頭對準新法，表達嘲弄。
Nora gave her coworker a cold look filled with scorn and walked away without a word.
Nora 冷冷地看了同事一眼，眼神中滿是嘲弄，然後一句話也沒說就走了。
文法句型
scorn in [sb/sth]
full of scorn
用法筆記
This sense emphasizes the visible or audible expression of the feeling — the sneer, the mocking comment, the dismissive gesture — rather than the internal emotion itself.
scorn — 動詞
- scornpresent simple I / you / we / they
- scorns3rd person singular
- scorning-ing form
- scornedpast simple
1. to feel or express a complete lack of respect toward someone or something you th
鄙視
認為不值得認真對待而輕視
to feel or express a complete lack of respect toward someone or something you think is not worthy of serious attention
The older students scorned Joon for his unusual accent on his first day at school.
年長的學生因為 Joon 上學第一天口音特別而鄙視他。
scorn [sb] for [sth]
Critics scorned the film as shallow and poorly written after its release.
影評人鄙視這部電影，說它內容淺薄、劇本拙劣。
scorn [sth] as [adj]
Many villagers scorned the government's flood warning, believing it was just a trick to scare them.
許多村民鄙視政府的洪水警報，認為那只是嚇唬人的把戲。
The head chef scorned the fast-food chain's cooking methods, saying real food needed time and care.
主廚鄙視那家速食連鎖店的烹飪方式，說真正的食物需要時間和用心。
Vikram scorned the idea of working for a company whose values he did not share.
Vikram 鄙視為一家價值觀不合的公司工作的念頭。
- despise
expresses stronger, more emotional hatred than scorn
- disdain
emphasizes a sense of superiority
- look down on
less formal; often used in everyday conversation
文法句型
scorn [sb/sth]
scorn [sb/sth] as [adj]
用法筆記
Takes a direct object; never used with a preposition like 'at' or 'upon'. The object can be a person, an idea, an action, or a thing considered unworthy.
常見錯誤
2. to turn down an offer, suggestion, or piece of advice in a proud way that shows
傲慢回絕
因自傲而拒絕提議或建議
to turn down an offer, suggestion, or piece of advice in a proud way that shows you believe it is not good enough for you
Diya scorned her manager's advice to stay quiet and instead wrote a letter to the director.
Diya 不屑主管要她保持沉默的建議，反而寫了一封信給董事。
scorn [sb]'s advice
The injured runner scorned the doctor's suggestion to rest and kept training for the race.
那位受傷的跑者不屑醫生要她休息的建議，繼續為比賽訓練。
Isabela scorned the scholarship offer from the small college, insisting she would go to a top university.
Isabela 不屑那所小學院的獎學金，堅持她只去頂尖大學。
The famous singer scorned a ten-million-dollar deal with a brand whose products she did not trust.
那位著名歌手不屑與一個她不信任的品牌簽下一千萬美元的代言合約。
Eli scorned every suggestion his family made about his career, insisting he knew best.
Eli 不屑家人對他職業生涯提出的每一個建議，堅持只有他最懂。
文法句型
scorn [offer/advice/suggestion]
用法筆記
The object is typically an offer, suggestion, piece of advice, or help. Unlike the neutral verb 'refuse,' scorn emphasizes the pride or snobbery behind the rejection.