distain
/dih-steyn/US // dɪˈsteɪn //
玷污,厌恶,嫌弃,憎恨
Definitions
v.有主动词 verb
- 1
Archaic.
- : to discolor; stain; sully.
Examples
"All's the better for them to hide in," the old woman was continuing, her face a brazen mixture of distain and contempt.
So 1684; but 'Disdain'd' may be a misprint for 'Distain'd' (outshone).
To pardon or parley with rebels he thought would distain his honour.
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