Word · CEFR C2 · Frequency #21234
disdainful
轻蔑的；鄙视的
核心释义
Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.
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轻蔑的；鄙视的。
Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.
轻蔑的；鄙视的。；轻蔑的；倨傲的
用法In use
She gave him a disdainful look when he suggested that simple solution.
用法提示：这里disdainful作为形容词修饰look，表示轻蔑的眼神。
His disdainful attitude toward the waitress made everyone uncomfortable.
用法提示：disdainful修饰attitude，说明他的态度是轻蔑倨傲的。
The critic's disdainful review ignored the artist's genuine effort.
用法提示：disdainful修饰review，表示评论中透露出轻蔑。
be disdainful of sth/sb
表示对某人或某事物轻蔑。
She was disdainful of his attempts to impress her.
她对他试图讨好她的行为不屑一顾。
be disdainful toward sb
强调对人的态度。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- disdainful look
- 轻蔑的一瞥
- She gave him a disdainful look and walked away.她轻蔑地瞥了他一眼，然后走开了。
- disdainful attitude
- 傲慢的态度
- His disdainful attitude towards the staff caused resentment.他对员工傲慢的态度引起了不满。
- disdainful smile
- 轻蔑的微笑
- He responded with a disdainful smile, refusing to argue.他轻蔑地笑了笑，拒绝争辩。
- disdainful tone
- 轻蔑的语气
- Her disdainful tone made it clear she thought little of the idea.她轻蔑的语气表明她对这个想法不屑一顾。
- disdainful of
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
disdainful中'dain'像'尊严(dignity)'，前缀dis表否定，否定他人尊严即轻蔑倨傲。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：文学描述、正式批评、人物性格刻画 disdainful 语气较强，通常用于正式或文学语境，日常口语中较少使用。
语法说明Grammar Note
表示"对…轻蔑"时后接 of。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
The words 'painful' and 'gainful' rhyme with 'disdainful' because they share the stressed vowel /eɪ/ and the following /nfəl/. However, 'beautiful', 'wonderful', 'careful', and 'helpful' have different stressed vowels, so they do not rhyme despite sharing the -ful ending.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, OCTANOVE, WIKTIONARY.