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dismissively
adverb
uk /dɪˈsmɪs.ɪv.li/ us /dɪˈsmɪs.ɪv.li/
in a way that shows you do not think something is worth considering or thinking about seriously: 不屑地
"We don't need that stuff now," he said dismissively.“我们现在不需要那东西了”他很不屑地说。
They were dismissively referred to as "the kids".他们被很不屑地称为“小屁孩”。
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dismissive
The "chick-lit" label lets people speak very dismissively about women's books and about women's lives.
The boss would laugh dismissively if anyone suggested an idea.
"It's pop music," she said, waving her hand dismissively.
Critics had written dismissively about her work.
People were so dismissively snobbish about the restaurant.
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denigrate
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leave something at the dooridiom
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on the front burneridiom
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