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单词 contumely
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contumely

/ˈkɒntjuːmɪlɪ/
noun
(pl. -ies)[mass noun]
archaic insolent or insulting language or treatment
〈古〉傲慢无礼; 侮慢:

the Church should not be exposed to gossip and contumely.

教会不应遭受流言攻击和侮辱。

词源
late Middle English: from Old French contumelie, from Latin contumelia, perhaps from con- 'with' + tumere 'to swell'.
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