/skɔ:n ||; skɔrn/noun
[U] scorn (for sb/sth) the strong feeling that you have when you do not respect sb/sth 蔑视;轻蔑
scorn²
/skɔ:n ||; skɔrn/verb[T]
1 to feel or show a complete lack of respect for sb/sth 蔑视;鄙视:
The President scorned his critics.总统蔑视批评他的人。
2 to refuse to accept help or advice, especially because you are too proud 不屑接受援助或意见:
The old lady scorned all offers of help.那老太太不屑接受任何援助。 ➔scornful /-fl ||; -fəl/ adja scornful look/smile/remark 轻蔑的眼神╱微笑╱话
➔scornfully /-fəli ||; -fəlɪ/ adv