despite

英 [d?'spa?t] 美[d?'spa?t]
  • prep. 盡管,不管
  • n. 輕視;憎恨;侮辱

英英釋意


1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike;
"he was held in contempt"
"the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
2. contemptuous disregard;
"she wanted neither favor nor despite"