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contumely
noun[ U ]
old useuk /ˈkɒn.tjuː.məl.i/ us /ˈkɑːn.tuː.məl.i/
criticisms or insults that show a lack of respect: 无礼;傲慢;侮辱;谩骂
She was indifferent to praise and contumely alike.她对称赞与侮辱一样无动于衷。
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