scoff

• 名词，表示轻蔑、嘲笑或蔑视的言语或态度，常通过讥笑、嘲弄的言辞或评论表现出来。

A noun referring to an expression of scorn, mockery, or contempt, often shown through derisive laughter or remarks.

1. Expression of contemptB2formal

   A remark or gesture that shows scorn or mockery.

   嘲笑

   • He dismissed the idea with a scoff.
   • Her comment was met with a scoff from the audience.
   • A scoff escaped his lips when he heard the excuse.

   同义词derisiongibeinsultjeermockerysneertaunt

   反义词acclaimcomplimentpraise

• 动词，指以轻蔑或嘲弄的方式嘲笑、讥讽某人或某事物。也可表示轻蔑地拒绝或不屑一顾。

A verb used to express the act of mocking or ridiculing someone or something, often by speaking in a scornful or derisive manner.

1. Mock or ridiculeB2informal

   To laugh at someone or something in a scornful or derisive way, showing contempt.

   嘲笑

   • He scoffed at her suggestion, calling it naive.
   • The critics scoffed at the artist's latest work.
   • She scoffed when he claimed he could run a marathon.

   同义词belittlederidejeerlaugh atmockridiculescornsneertaunt

   反义词admirecommendhonorpraiserespect

2. Dismiss or disregardC1formal

   To treat something as unworthy of serious consideration; to ignore or reject with contempt.

   轻蔑地拒绝

   • The committee scoffed at the proposal, deeming it impractical.
   • He scoffed at the warnings and proceeded with his plan.
   • They scoffed at the idea of changing the company's policy.

   同义词belittlederidedismissdisregardmockpooh-poohridiculescornsneer

   反义词considerembraceheedrespect