slighting

a. 轻视的, 轻蔑的, 忽视的

词形变化

slightings 复数 slightings more slighting 比较级 most slighting 最高级

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The act of giving a slight or snub.

  2. 2.

    An act of ignoring or neglecting someone or something; more broadly neglect.

    The slighting of children

  3. 3.

    The action of rejecting someone or something; rejection.

    The slighting of a handshake by Samuel ticked off Judi to no end.

  4. 4.

    The full or partial demolition of a fortification.

    政治 军事
v.
  1. 1.

    present participle and gerund of slight

    His habit of slighting the company chairman was considered to be inappropriate behaviour.

adj.
  1. 1.

    In the manner of a slight; belittling, deprecative

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