1620s, "characterized by derision," from Latin deris-, past participle stem of deridere (see derision) + -ive. Meaning "ridiculous" is from 1896. Related: Derisively.
双语例句
1. His confession was greeted with derisive hoots.
他的坦白引起了人们嘲讽的嘘叫。
来自柯林斯例句
2. There was a short, derisive laugh.
有人短促、嘲弄地笑了一声。
来自柯林斯例句
3. She gave a short, derisive laugh.
她讥讽地笑了笑。
来自《权威词典》
4. A storm of derisive applause broke out.
一阵暴风雨般的哄笑声轰然响起.
来自英汉文学 - 败坏赫德莱堡
5. They flushed, however, when she burst into a shout of derisive laughter.
