31.-To feel/show contempt for . Advanced C1
To feel/show contempt for . Advanced C1
To feel/show contempt for ≈ the action of scorning or despising; the mental
attitude in which something or someone is considered as worth-
less or of little account
= sentir o mostrar desprecio por o hacia algo o alguien
to treat with contempt ≈ the action of scorning or despising;
= tratar con desprecio
to hold in contempt ≈ an act in contempt of a court of law; considered by the
court to have broken the law by disobeying or dis-
respecting the judge
= desacato
contempt ≈ a scornful or disrespectful act, despisal
= un acto desdeñoso o irrespetuoso, desprecio
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to feel/show contempt for
to treat with contempt
to hold in contempt
contempt
- The detective could not help feeling contempt for the criminal’s weak excuses.
El detective no pudo evitar sentir desprecio por las débiles excusas del criminal.
- He was not afraid to show his contempt for the way the crisis was being handled.
No temía mostrar su desprecio por la forma en que se estaba manejando la crisis.
- In previous eras husbands and fathers frequently treated their wives and children with contempt.
En épocas anteriores, los esposos y los padres solían tratar a sus esposas e hijos con desprecio.
- He was held in contempt for his outbursts during the trial.
Fue acusado de desacato por sus arrebatos durante el juicio.
- She was arrested for contempt of court.
Fue arrestada por desacato al tribunal.
- Familiarity breeds contempt.
Donde hay confianza hay asco.
