| 释义 |
de·ri·sion
\-izhən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English derisioun, from Middle French derision, from Late Latin derision-, derisio, from Latin derisus (past participle of deridēre to deride) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at deride
1.
a. : a laughing at what seems ridiculous or contemptible : the use of ridicule, mockery, or scorn to belittle or to show contempt
b. : a state of being derided
< a social life which … wins its way from derision to acceptance — Samuel Alexander >
2. : an object of derision or scorn : laughingstock
< I was a derision to all my people — Lam 3:14 (Authorized Version) > |