1620s, "characterized by derision," from Latin deris-, past participle stem of deridere (see derision) + -ive. Meaning "ridiculous" is from 1896. Related: Derisively.
雙語例句
1. His confession was greeted with derisive hoots.
他的坦白引起了人們嘲諷的噓叫。
來自柯林斯例句
2. There was a short, derisive laugh.
有人短促、嘲弄地笑了一聲。
來自柯林斯例句
3. She gave a short, derisive laugh.
她譏諷地笑了笑。
來自《權威詞典》
4. A storm of derisive applause broke out.
一陣暴風雨般的哄笑聲轟然響起.
來自英漢文學 - 敗壞赫德萊堡
5. They flushed, however, when she burst into a shout of derisive laughter.