c. 1300, originally a noun, from Old French despit (12c., Modern French dépit), from Latin despectus "a looking down on, scorn, contempt," from past participle of despicere (see despise).
The preposition (early 15c.) is short for in despite of (late 13c.), a loan-translation of Old French en despit de "in contempt of." Almost became despight during 16c. spelling reform.
雙語(yǔ)例句
1. She persevered in her idea despite obvious objections raised by friends.
雖然朋友們明確反對(duì)，她還是堅(jiān)持己見(jiàn)。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
2. Despite his lack of experience, he got the job.
他雖然經(jīng)驗(yàn)不足，但還是獲得了這份工作。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
3. Despite his bulk he moved lightly on his feet.
盡管他身形龐大，移動(dòng)起來(lái)還是很靈巧。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
4. Despite her status, the Duchess will not be given preferential treatment.
雖然地位顯赫，但是公爵夫人并不會(huì)得到優(yōu)待。
來(lái)自柯林斯例句
5. Despite his unconventional methods, he has inspired pupils more than anyone else.