c. 1400, from Old French derision "derision, mockery" (13c.), from Latin derisionem (nominative derisio), noun of action from past participle stem of deridere "ridicule," from de- "down" (see de-) + ridere "to laugh."
双语例句
1. He tried to calm them, but was greeted with shouts of derision.
他试图让他们平静下来，但却招致他们大声的嘲笑。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Her speech was greeted with howls of derision.
她的演讲受到阵阵嘲笑。
来自《权威词典》
3. Americans speak with derision of those who are lazy.
美国人总是带着嘲笑的口气谈论那些懒惰的人.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. He gave a snort of derision.
他哼了一下鼻子表示嘲笑.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. Children dread the derision of their playmates.
