disrespect

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dis·re·spect1 /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/ noun [singular, uncountableU]

SCLADMIRElack of respect for someone or something 不尊敬，失禮，無禮 OPP respect

disrespect for

disrespect for the law

目無法紀

Damien has always had a healthy disrespect (=that you think is good) for media opinion.

達米安對媒體的觀點從來都持合理的不以爲然的態度。

It was said on the spur of the moment and I meant no disrespect to anybody.

我一時沖口而出，無意冒犯任何人。

No disrespect to Phil, but the team has performed better since he left (=used to show you are not criticizing someone).

我無意對菲爾不敬，不過自從他離開後球隊表現更好了。

—disrespectful adjectiveadj

—disrespectfully adverbadv

Examples from the Corpus

disrespect• Obviously, self-respect was not the same as disrespect.• Spatz was a fool when it came to science, but he knew disrespect when he saw it.• A: No disrespect to your stepson, but I would leave well enough alone.• When he jokingly referred to the story that he was descended from the Devil he meant no disrespect to his ancestor Woden.• It is with no disrespect to her that I give him preference.• Shared laughter in difficult times is not a sign of disrespect for the pain of the situation.• Critchley was always vulnerable because of his irreverent humour, which could lead to incautious and overt disrespect.• Teenagers who show disrespect for authority are more likely to get involved in drugs.• One can only assume that the Roman officials exceeded their authority and treated the royal family with disrespect.

No disrespect to• A: No disrespect to your stepson, but I would leave well enough alone.

disrespect2 verb [transitiveT]

to say or do things that show a lack of respect for someone 不尊敬，對…無禮

Hicks accused Williams of disrespecting him at a record company party.

希克斯指責威廉斯在唱片公司的派對上對他無禮。

Examples from the Corpus

disrespect• The ambassador said it had not been his intention to disrespect the US government.• Some students do feel that teachers disrespect them.

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