despite
英 [dɪ'spaɪt]
美 [dɪ'spaɪt]
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despicable可鄙的adj。
despise蔑視vt。
despite鄙視n。
中文詞源
despite 盡管詞源同despise,鄙視，-t, 過去分詞後綴。用於引申義，盡管（鄙視），仍然。
英文詞源
- despite
- c. 1300, originally a noun, from Old French despit (12c., Modern French dépit), from Latin despectus "a looking down on, scorn, contempt," from past participle of despicere (see despise).
The preposition (early 15c.) is short for in despite of (late 13c.), a loan-translation of Old French en despit de "in contempt of." Almost became despight during 16c. spelling reform.
雙語例句
- 1. She persevered in her idea despite obvious objections raised by friends.
- 雖然朋友們明確反對，她還是堅持己見。
來自柯林斯例句
- 2. Despite his lack of experience, he got the job.
- 他雖然經驗不足，但還是獲得了這份工作。
來自柯林斯例句
- 3. Despite his bulk he moved lightly on his feet.
- 盡管他身形龐大，移動起來還是很靈巧。
來自柯林斯例句
- 4. Despite her status, the Duchess will not be given preferential treatment.
- 雖然地位顯赫，但是公爵夫人並不會得到優待。
來自柯林斯例句
- 5. Despite his unconventional methods, he has inspired pupils more than anyone else.
- 盡管他的方法不同尋常，但他給予學生的激勵比其他人都要多。
來自柯林斯例句