The opinions of the public should not be ignored or treated with contempt.
have contempt for somebody/something (also feel contempt for somebody/something)
He had a deep contempt for authority.
show contempt
Her face showed clearly the contempt she felt for them.
hold somebody/something in contempt (=have a low opinion of something or someone, and show it)
He was one of those men who hold in contempt those who do not share his point of view.
adjectives
utter/total contempt
Sally looked at him with utter contempt.
the utmost contempt
Many people regarded the government with the utmost contempt.
open/undisguised contempt (=that you do not try to hide)
Her expression was one of open contempt.
deep contempt (=great contempt)
There is a deep contempt for the commercialism in the West.
cold/icy contempt (=that shows in a very unfriendly way)
I noticed the icy contempt in his voice.
withering contempt (=that makes you feel very inferior)
She treated some of her staff with withering contempt.
phrases
a look of contempt
He gave her a look of contempt that made her want to hit him.
have/feel/show etc nothing but contempt
The public should have nothing but contempt for bad journalism.
treat somebody/something with the contempt they deserve
She treated these accusations with the contempt they deserved.
familiarity breeds contempt (=used to say that if you know someone very well, you may respect them less)
Examples from the Corpus
contempt• We should not allow that, because that would be a contempt of democracy.• I feel nothing but contempt for people who are obsessed with fast cars and designerclothes.• He never tried to hide his contempt for those who were not as intelligent as him.• And they all hold supply-side economics in contempt.• She remembered the contempt, the ice in his glance.• The contempt for Daley was pouring down from all directions.• This contempt for others is a denial of humanity.• The teachers were very old-fashioned, treating any new ideas with contempt and scorn.• I did not tell you lies but I do deserve your contempt.
beneath contempt• They are consideredbeneath contempt in the system, but at Grendon everyone has equalstatus.• Paperbackpublishing was considered beneath contempt.• He can treat Mr Flynt as a figurebeneath contempt, and ignore him.
in contempt of something• Nor can they be found to be in contempt of court in relation to words spoken in the course of proceedings in Parliament.• If he fails to appear, he will be in contempt oftribal law, Foster said.• The New York City officials were found in contempt of court for failing to find shelter quickly enough for needy families.• McSpadden ruled that Lenhart had no such privilege, held her in contempt of court and ordered her jailed.• Disclosure of the material would put anyone who violated the order in contempt of court.• Breach of these undertakings would place the parties in contempt of court.
Origincontempt
(1300-1400)Latincontemptus, from contemnere“to think of with contempt”, from com- ( → COM-) + temnere“to despise”
1lack of respect缺乏尊重ADJECTIVE | VERB + CONTEMPT | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤complete, deep, great, open, outright, pure, utter, withering十足的輕蔑;極大的輕蔑;公然的輕蔑;純粹的輕蔑;讓人難堪的輕蔑▸➤cold, icy冷漠的輕蔑▸➤healthy (especially BrE) 正常合理的蔑視◇She'd developed what she considered a healthy contempt for authority.她養成了蔑視權威的習慣,認為這是正常合理的。➤barely disguised, thinly disguised幾乎不加掩飾的蔑視VERB + CONTEMPT➤feel, have, hold sb/sth in蔑視;輕視⋯◇He felt nothing but contempt for them.他對他們只有蔑視。◇Politicians seem to be generally held in contempt by the police.政治人物似乎通常都受到警方的蔑視。➤betray, demonstrate, display, express, show流露出輕蔑;表現出蔑視◇His remarks betray an utter contempt for the truth (= are completely false).他不顧事實,滿口胡言。➤conceal, hide隱藏蔑視▸➤regard sb/sth with, treat sb/sth with輕蔑地看待⋯/對待⋯▸➤deserve, earn理應受蔑視◇I shall treat that suggestion with the contempt it deserves.我對那條建議嗤之以鼻,這是理所當然的。PREPOSITION➤contempt for對⋯的輕蔑◇He has a deep contempt for racists.他對種族主義者極端蔑視。➤beneath contempt為人所不齒◇His treatment of his children is beneath contempt (= so bad it is not even worth feeling contempt for).他對自己的孩子這麼狠,真讓人不齒。➤with contempt輕蔑地◇She looked at him with barely disguised contempt.她看着他,幾乎毫不掩飾自己的輕蔑。contempt
noun²
2 ( contempt of court) refusal to obey a court藐視法庭ADJECTIVE | VERB + CONTEMPT | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤civil, criminal民事/刑事藐視法庭罪VERB + CONTEMPT➤be held in被指控藐視法庭◇She was held in contempt for refusing to testify.她因拒絕作證而被控藐視法庭。PREPOSITION➤in contempt藐視法庭
contempt ♦︎ scorn ♦︎ disdain ♦︎ mockery ♦︎ ridicule ♦︎ disrespect ♦︎ derisionThese are all words for a feeling that sb/sth does not deserve respect or comments which make fun of sb/sth.这些词均表示蔑视、鄙视或嘲笑、愚弄。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆contempt / scorn / disdain / disrespect for sb / sth◆scorn / mockery / derision from sb◆with contempt / scorn / disdain / mockery / ridicule / disrespect / derision◆in scorn / disdain / mockery / derision◆gentle mockery / ridicule / derision◆to risk / invite (sb's) contempt / scorn / ridicule / derision◆to show contempt / scorn / disdain / disrespect◆to treat sb / sth with contempt / disdain / ridicule / disrespect◆to feel contempt / scorn / disdain◆an object of scorn / ridicule / derision■contempt kənˈtempt [uncountable, singular] a strong feeling of dislike that you have for sb/sth because you think they are without value and deserve no respect at all蔑视;轻蔑;鄙视◆She looked at him with barely disguised contempt.她以毫不掩饰的轻蔑眼光看着他。◆I shall treat that remark with the contempt it deserves.我对那个评论当然是不屑一顾。◆Politicians seem to be generally held in contempt by the police.警察似乎普遍看不起从政者。◆His treatment of his children is beneath contempt(= so unacceptable that it is not even worth feeling contempt for).他对待自己子女的那种行径为人不齿。◆They had shown a contempt for the values she thought important.他们对她认为重要的价值嗤之以鼻。OPPrespect ⇨ respectnoun see also contemptible ⇨ despicable■scorn [uncountable] a strong feeling that sb/sth is stupid or not good enough and deserves no respect, usually shown by the way you speak(通常通过说话方式表现的)轻蔑,鄙视◆Opposition politicians poured scorn on the proposals.反对派政界人士对这些提议嗤之以鼻。◆She was unable to hide the scorn in her voice.她的声音中有掩饰不住的轻蔑。■disdain dɪsˈdeɪn [uncountable, singular] (ratherformal) a feeling that sth is not good enough for you and does not deserve respect or attention鄙视;蔑视;鄙弃◆She turned her head away in disdain.她不屑地别过脸。◆Imitation jewellery is regarded with disdain.冒牌珠宝遭人鄙视。▸disdain
verb
[transitive] ◆She disdained his offer of help.他要提供帮助,遭到她的鄙弃。■mockery [uncountable] unkind comments, laughter or actions that are intended to make sb/sth look stupid or ridiculous嘲笑;愚弄◆They left themselves open to mockery from the left-wing press.他们容易受到左翼媒体的嘲弄。◆There was a hint of mockery in his voice.他的声音中有嘲讽的意味。 see also mock ⇨ laugh at sb/sth■ridicule ˈrɪdɪkjuːl [uncountable] unkind comments that are intended to make people laugh at sb嘲笑;奚落;讥笑◆She might find herself exposed to public ridicule.她也许会发现自己成了公众嘲弄的对象。◆She soon became an object of ridicule.不久她就成为嘲笑的对象。 see also ridicule ⇨ laugh at sb/sth, ridiculous ⇨ ridiculous■disrespect [uncountable, singular] (ratherformal) a lack of respect for sb/sth不尊敬;无礼;轻蔑◆They have shown a total disrespect for the law.他们完全目无法纪。◆I mean no disrespect to the team, but their performance was poor.我并非不尊重这支队伍,但是他们的表现太差了。OPPrespect ⇨ respectnoun see also disrespectful ⇨ rude■derision dɪˈrɪʒn [uncountable] (ratherformal) unkind laughter or comments that show you think sb/sth is ridiculous and not worth considering seriously嘲笑;取笑;奚落◆He snorted in derision.他嘲笑地哼了一声。◆The statement was met with hoots of derision.那份声明引来了阵阵嘲笑。NOTE辨析 Which word?Contempt, scorn and disdain put the emphasis on showing that you have no respect for sb/sth rather than laughing at them. Contempt suggests a strong feeling of dislike.Disdain and scorn involve rejecting sth because it is not good enough. Disdain suggests a sense of your own superiority; a person's scorn for sth is often shown by the things they say. Mockery, ridicule and derision put the emphasis on making sb/sth look silly. Mockery and ridicule invite other people to laugh at sb/sth. Derision is a more formal word and emphasizes that sth is being greeted with laughter because it is not worth taking seriously. * contempt、scorn和disdain强调表现得不尊重,而非嘲笑。contempt意味着强烈的厌恶感觉。scorn和disdain意味着因某物不够好而排斥它。disdain有自觉高人一等的意味。scorn常通过语言表现。mockery、ridicule和derision强调使某人或某事物看上去很可笑。mockery和ridicule表示使之在他人眼中也显得可笑。derision是较为正式的词,强调某事物不值得认真对待而一笑置之。