derisory
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How to pronounce derisory in British English:
英 [dɪˈraɪsəri]
How to pronounce derisory in American English:
美 [dɪˈraɪsəri]
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- Adjective:
- completely devoid of wisdom or good sense
单词词源
- derisory (adj.)
- 1610s, from Latin derisorius, from derisor "derider," agent noun from deridere (see deride).
双语例句
- 1. The japanese stock market would fly if derisory returns on equity were lifted , in spite of the country 's economic stagnation .
- 2. Ellen johnson sirleaf , the incumbent , won a handsome 91 % of the vote but turnout was a derisory 39 % .
- 3. Similarly , electronics retailers sell brown goods at derisory margins , but obtain juicy profits from expensive insurance policies they sell on top .
- 4. All the while , chinese households are earning derisory income on their savings , and in rural , inland areas poverty remains widespread .
- 5. " Nicolas sarkozy does not intend to give up on it , whatever the derisory manoeuvres that only serve to harm creative diversity , " his office said in a statement .