Translations for „derisory“ in the English » Chinese Dictionary

derisory [dıˈraısərı] ADJ

derisory → derisive

See also derisive

derisive [dıˈraısıv] ADJ, ｄｅｒｉｓｏｒｙ

derisive

嘲笑的 cháoxiàode

derisive

可笑的 kěxiàode

▶ derisively ADV

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

He fought as few as a dozen duels, a derisory number compared to the great duellists of his day.

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He said the payment for the lowest butler rank isn't as derisory as it seems.

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Farmer said at the time that the video had a derisory cost in comparison with the effect it produced.

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The turnout last time was a derisory 14.54%.

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Both consistently record a derisory party vote share in all main polls.

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People feel they should be free to practice their faith without derisory comments and others mocking what they believe.

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Both men received derisory vote shares.

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Seven goals in nine games is hardly a derisory return by any footballer's standards.

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To the schoolboy's lasting mortification, his favourite teacher led the class in a gale of derisory laughter.

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Sadly, he may never serve even this derisory term of incarceration.

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