scorn /skɔːn/ CET6 TEM4 ( scorning, scorned, scorns )

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT If you treat someone or something with scorn, you show contempt for them. 轻蔑; 鄙视

  例：

  Researchers greeted the proposal with scorn.

  研究者们对这个提议报以轻蔑的态度。

• 2. 

  V-T If you scorn someone or something, you feel or show contempt for them. 鄙视; 看不起

  例：

  Several leading officers have quite openly scorned the peace talks.

  几名高级官员曾相当公开地鄙视和平谈判。

• 3. 

  V-T If you scorn something, you refuse to have it or accept it because you think it is not good enough or suitable for you. 摈弃

  例：

  ...people who scorned traditional methods.

  …摈弃传统做法的人们。