释义 |
flout AHD[flout] D.J.[flaʊt]K.K.[flaʊt]v.(动词)flout.ed, flout.ing, flouts v.tr.(及物动词)- To show contempt for; scorn:蔑视;轻蔑:flout a law; behavior that flouted convention.See Usage Note at flaunt 无视法律;违抗传统的行为 参见 flaunt
v.intr.(不及物动词)- To be scornful.对…表示轻蔑
n.(名词)- A contemptuous action or remark; an insult.蔑视:蔑视的行为或言谈;侮辱
- Perhaps from Middle English flouten [to play the flute] 可能源自 中古英语 flouten [吹笛子]
- from Old French flauter 源自 古法语 flauter
- from flaute [flute] * see flute 源自 flaute [笛子] * 参见 flute
floutʹer n.(名词)floutʹingly adv.(副词) |