粵

輕hing1蔑mit6

simp轻蔑
hing1 mit6inferredqīng miè

English

  1. scornful; disdainful; contemptuous; pejorative
  2. disdain; contempt

Examples

  • 自恋的人往往自命不凡,轻蔑和屈尊俯就于他人的意见,与此同时,对赞美和肯定有着迫切的需求。

    Narcissists are often snobbish, disdainful and patronising of others' opinions, while, at the same time, having an overwhelming need for admiration and reassurance.

    Tatoeba · slo_oth CC BY

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