contempt

词根词缀:

词根
tempt
1 = to try 尝试

attempt v./n. 尝试,企图

at 加强 + tempt 尝试 → 尝试,企图

tempt v. 诱惑;尝试

temptation n. 诱惑

tempt 尝试 + ation 行为,过程,状态,结果 → 想尝试一下 → 诱惑

temptatious adj. 诱惑性的

tempt 尝试 + atious 有…性质的 → 诱惑性的

tempting adj. 吸引人的;动人的

tempt 尝试 + ing 令人…的 → 吸引人的;动人的

2 = to scorn 蔑视

contempt n. 轻视

con 加强 + tempt 蔑视 → 轻视

contemptible adj. 可轻视的;下贱的

contempt 轻视 + ible 可…的 → 可轻视的;下贱的

contemptuous adj. 瞧不起人的

contempt 轻视 + uous …的 → 瞧不起人的

数据来源:新东方英语词汇速记大全

相关例句:

The lazybones are always held in contempt.

懒汉总叫人看不起。

Ah Q had always had the greatest contempt for such people as little nuns.

小尼姑之流是阿Q本来视如草芥的。

They held the imperialism in contempt.

他们鄙视帝国主义。

The attacker still stood there, watching her with silent contempt

袭击者还站在那里,用一种鄙夷的眼神一言不发地看着她。

He rushed forward in contempt of danger.

他不顾危险冲向前去。

We feel contempt for a liar.

我们蔑视说慌的人。