late 14c., from Latin contemptus "scorn," from past participle of contemnere "to scorn, despise," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + *temnere "to slight, scorn," which is of uncertain origin. Phrase contempt of court is attested from 19c., though the idea is several centuries older.
雙語例句
1. Mr. Kelly was sentenced to six months in prison for contempt.
凱利先生因藐視法庭被判6個月監禁。
來自柯林斯例句
2. In showing contempt for the heavyweight championship Douglas offended a stern code.
道格拉斯藐視重量級拳王稱號的行為違背了嚴格的準則。
來自柯林斯例句
3. The attacker still stood there, watching her with silent contempt.
襲擊者還站在那裏，用一種鄙夷的眼神一言不發地看著她。
來自柯林斯例句
4. Anita envied her sister's amorality and contempt for public opinion.
安妮塔羨慕姐姐不受道德觀念的製約，藐視公眾輿論。
來自柯林斯例句
5. I hope voters will treat his advice with the contempt it deserves.