| 单词 | derisory |
| 例句 | The media treat this subject in a derisory way. Romanian pop star claims manager beat her up 2013-06-18T16:14:12Z The contents of his elegant Tite Street home — roughly 2,000 books, all the furnishings, even the children’s toys — were sold at a bankruptcy auction for derisory sums. Review | How Oscar Wilde evolved from poet and playwright to symbol of martyrdom and individualism 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z “No, of course not!” he replied, his derisory tone suggesting that I must be an idiot. In Search of the Real Bouillabaisse, Marseille’s Gift to the Fish Lover 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z But the approximately $4,000 compensation he offered was deemed “derisory” and rejected by the prime minister’s aide. Singapore blogger loses everything for criticizing prime minister 2014-06-28T04:00:00Z In my review of Raison's production of Ibsen's Ghosts, I wrote that Pastor Manders's "homilies about marital fidelity" produced "derisory laughter", a response the director believes the playwright intended. Is it OK to laugh at Ibsen? 2010-10-25T09:57:00Z There is definitely something spoofy about 21 Jump Street, in its derisory attachment to the original property and gags – like the climactic explosions that never come – about the action-movie form. From 21 Jump Street to Baywatch and CHiPs: how Hollywood remade the remake 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z Even if their fee is completely derisory - they're not all interested in the money. The Carpetbagger: A 'Cynical' Writer-Director Goes for an Emotional Ride 2013-01-07T16:32:56Z I get very angry when people bring derisory actions against me, I'm afraid to say. Alan Sugar alleges disgruntled apprentice is 'suspicious and untrusting' 2013-03-07T19:58:43Z The Nipsa union, which represents the vets, said their walkout was over a "decision to impose a derisory pay award of £552" for civil service staff. Meat factories and ports in NI face vets' strike disruption 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The Conservative government has offered a 6% pay increase to the doctors, but the British Medical Association, the doctors’ union known as the BMA, called this “derisory.” U.K. health services crippled as thousands of doctors walk out over pay dispute 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z The Conservative government has offered a 6% pay increase to the doctors, but the British Medical Association, the doctors’ union, called this “derisory.” Thousands of UK hospital doctors walk out in latest pay dispute, crippling health services 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The union branded Amazon's 5% pay rise offer, worth about 50p an hour, "derisory" and workers also spoke to the BBC about "severe" conditions including constant monitoring and having toilet breaks timed. Amazon: Unionised Coventry workers announce strike escalation 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Members of the GMB union are walking out at Amazon's Coventry warehouse over what they call a "derisory" 50p an hour pay rise. Amazon workers claim robots are treated better 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z The union called Royal Mail's pay offer "derisory", and said the strike days include two of the the most lucrative weekends of the year for online shopping and promotional discounts at retailers. Royal Mail postal workers to strike on Black Friday 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z The £100 is described as "derisory" by Frazer Scott, chief executive of the charity Energy Action Scotland, which campaigns to reduce fuel poverty. Energy bill fears as winter looms on the edge of Scotland 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z He added: "This hard work is now being endangered by an SNP government who have insulted police officers with a derisory pay offer." Police Scotland officers worked a million hours of overtime 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z Police Scotland officers have withdrawn "all goodwill" after being offered a £565 pay rise described as "derisory" by the Scottish Police Federation. Pay rise of 4.5% for NHS doctors and dentists 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z Police officers across Scotland are protesting about a "derisory" £565 pay rise offer. Scottish police officers set to take action in pay dispute 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Police officers in Scotland will withdraw "all goodwill" after they were offered a "derisory" £565 pay rise, the force's chief constable has been told. Police Scotland officers to 'withdraw goodwill' in pay row 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Police officers are also considering what industrial action they could take after rejecting a flat £565 annual pay increase as "derisory". Union disappointed by 5% pay offer to NHS staff 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Police officers in Scotland are considering what industrial action they could take after rejecting a flat £565 annual pay increase as "derisory". Scottish police officers consider action over 'derisory' £565 pay deal 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z The union had described a 2% pay rise offered as "derisory". Wiltshire's Porton Down balloted for strike over pay 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z The leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Douglas Ross, raised the issue at First Minister's Questions on Thursday, saying the SPF had described the current pay offer as "derisory". Scottish police officers set to take action in pay dispute 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Former Conservative business secretary Lord Heseltine also spoke out against what he described as a "derisory" offer to LV='s members. Boss of insurer LV= defends sale amid backlash 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z He added: "Many workers would say 4.7% over two years is anything but a derisory offer and it compares well with other industries." COP26: RMT union rejects 'unacceptable' pay offer to avoid rail strikes 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z In February, an offer of £500 from the Coal Authority to reinstate ruined gardens was described as "derisory". Skewen: 'Carnage' as flood-hit residents flooded again 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z The authority's offer of £500 for materials plus "reasonable" labour costs has been described as "derisory". Skewen: Coal Authority 'not liable' for mine flood damage 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z Mr Pitcher of Revolution Bars said government grants of £1,000 per pub as compensation for being forced to close were "derisory and insulting". Covid curbs scandalous, says Revolution Bars chief 2020-12-17T05:00:00Z "What upsets me the most is the stereotyping of what it is to be a single mum nowadays and callous, derisory comments from people who supposedly represent society," she says. School meals: The mum trying to feed her children through half-term week 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z "The significant point is that the person behind this derisory book was in a position of power over young people at Trinity Hall for decades." Cambridge don wrote erotic fiction about students 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z In December the former leader was sentenced to two years in a reform facility for corruption – a sentence dismissed as derisory by victims of his brutal 29-year rule. Sudan says it will send former dictator Omar al-Bashir to ICC 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z He described the money being offered to residents as "frankly a derisory offer". Skewen: Coal Authority 'not liable' for mine flood damage 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z The ancient religious custom of tithing - indirectly giving a 10th of one's income to worthy causes - makes modern donations of less than £1 in every £100 seem derisory. Why do we give money to charity? 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z Now non-Duchenne laughter, along with its dark side, appeared: strategic, calculated, and even derisory and aggressive. What's So Funny? The Science of Why We Laugh 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z If the deal cannot be agreed upon, we very well might, after a derisory extension of two weeks, leave without a deal at all — an eventuality that Parliament has already rejected as too calamitous. Opinion | Britain Is Drowning Itself in Nostalgia 2019-03-23T04:00:00Z When asked whether sexist and derisory criticism affected her as a teenager, she is unimpressed: “I don’t know what you’re referring to.” Still complicated: Avril Lavigne: 'I’ve had to fight people on this journey' 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z First, the idea that the financial services sector was some sort of unregulated wild west prior to 2008 is derisory. Lehman Brothers 10 years on panel | Nicky Morgan and others 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z According to Blackwell, “the pay is derisory but the fringe benefits unparalleled”. White House press officer joins race for bookshop job in the Maldives 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z “The pay is derisory but the fringe benefits unparalleled,” Blackwell said. Could this be the best job in the world? 2018-08-19T04:00:00Z The news of the canceled summit prompted a deluge of derisory comments on Twitter, including many about the now discounted commemorative coin pre-minted for the occasion. 'Trump-style solution'? North Korea says still open to talks after... 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z The term was meant to be derisory - it turned out to be defining. Unused ticket: The suffragette story in seven objects 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z Mr Edmonds said that after receiving a "derisory" compensation offer, he has been left "with no alternative but to start legal proceedings". TV star Edmonds backed in bank fight 2018-01-31T05:00:00Z Andrew Espley, prosecuting, said the manager applied yoghurt, onions and honey to his victim's "appalling" injuries in a "derisory attempt" to sooth the burns. Scarborough takeaway owner jailed for throwing boiling water at chef - BBC News 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z "It's all for derisory, ludicrous reasons," he said. Chris Patten: UK risks 'selling its honour' on Hong Kong - BBC News 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z Government financing for the national women’s council, the agency responsible for putting the protection law into practice, was derisory until last year, when its budget was trebled. Murder and machismo 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z A derisory term for manual laborers used by people who considered them a lower order of life. ‘Facekini’-Wearing Chinese Stand Up for the Right to Bare Nothing 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z The Treasury's "sweetheart deal" with US technology giant Google earlier this year, which covered money owed since 2005, was criticised as derisory by critics. Ministers back tax disclosure plan amid pressure from MPs - BBC News 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z While some audiences were sympathetic, the majority view at the time was both hostile and derisory. Brexit May Not Equal Economic Doom 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z In 1999, New Labour made what Tony Blair regards as one of the greatest mistakes of his premiership when the basic state pension was increased by inflation - a "derisory" rise of just 75p a week. Pensioners: Are the untouchables still untouchable? - BBC News 2016-03-22T04:00:00Z The controversial tax deal was labelled derisory by Labour. Google boss becomes highest-paid in US - BBC News 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z It comes after an agreement for Google to pay £130m in tax dating back to 2005 was condemned as "derisory" by critics. Google row: Lord Lawson calls for corporate tax reform - BBC News 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z Mr. Baker said the tax accord, while lawful and involving a substantial sum, was still “derisory” and “completely unacceptable to the public.” British Tax Deal With Google Puts Government on Defensive 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z An agreement for US firm Google to pay £130m in UK back taxes has been criticised as "derisory" and labelled a "sweetheart deal" by critics. Google tax labelled 'derisory' by Labour's John McDonnell - BBC News 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z As is clear from his account of events published today, the job he says he was offered after the 2010 election was seen as derisory, not fitting a donor of his stature. Ashcroft and Cameron - an inevitable end? - BBC News 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z At the time, Hayley's father Alan described the amount as "derisory", but he said no amount of money would be ever be enough. Hayley Williams's family in theme park safety plea - BBC News 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z His absence led to speculation about his whereabouts and triggered a series of derisory comments on websites like Twitter. India's Rahul Gandhi returns after break from politics 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z Cardiff City fans will boycott Saturday's away game against Leeds United over what they call a "derisory ticket allocation". Cardiff City fans boycott Leeds United game over restrictions 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z For those of us fortunate enough to earn considerably more than the national minimum wage, a 3% rise to £6.70 may sound pretty derisory. How generous is the minimum wage increase? 2015-03-17T04:00:00Z The interpretation proved contentious on social media, where some commenters posted derisory images of snowmen, while other’s commended the cleric for his “sharp vision” against Satanic temptations. Saudi Cleric Declares All Snowmen Abominable 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z Correspondents say his sentence was seen by many reformists as derisory. Iran disbars hard-line ex-prosecutor 2014-11-16T05:00:00Z The boss of the cycling charity CTC described the plan as 'derisory'. New cycling plan seen as 'derisory' 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z In the end, a slim majority of just 689 voters secured Leung the job—a feeble tally that has prompted the pro-democracy camp to give him the derisory nickname of “Six Eight Nine.” Pressure Mounts on Hong Kong's Leader 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z She sat back down, to the sound of derisory hoots and jeers. Ryder Cup 2014: Fans compete in pre-dawn race to encircle the 1st tee 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z Only the North East held a referendum and of the derisory levels of voters who bothered to turn out few backed the idea. Is devolution genie out of bottle? 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z China’s stock of direct investment of $400m in India is derisory—less than that of Belgium. Xi Jinping’s progression 2014-09-18T04:00:00Z That derisory 0.05% is the rate at which it will lend to the Eurozone's banks in its so-called Targeted Long Term Refinancing Operation, which it announced earlier in the summer. ECB’s last roll of the dice 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z The critic tweets a derisory review, and Carl storms back into the restaurant, unleashing a harangue that other diners record. REVIEW: Jon Favreau’s Chef Serves Up a Modest Movie Meal 2014-05-08T14:30:55Z Anyone with a bank or savings account will be familiar with the derisory rates on offer, sometimes as low as 0.1% for an ordinary cheque account. Who has benefited from low interest rates? 2014-03-05T14:15:34Z The Magpies are yet to formally reject the offer for the 27-year-old France international but they view it as derisory and plan to turn it down. Arsenal in £10m bid to sign Cabaye 2013-08-19T13:39:20Z The 34-year-old from Kent equalled the Liverpudlian's derisory haul in a blistering afternoon session that lasted less than two hours. Hawkins fights but O'Sullivan leads 2013-05-05T22:20:30Z Stoke have rejected what they regard as two derisory offers from QPR for Crouch who could be reunited with Redknapp for a fifth time. QPR must up bids to land strikers Peter Odemwingie and Peter Crouch 2013-01-29T23:06:00Z The company was then fined a derisory £500,000 for "accounting irregularities" on one transaction, in return for which the Serious Fraud Office dropped advanced investigations into corruption in five highly controversial arms deals. A BAE-EADS merger would have been too complex to handle 2012-10-12T15:13:52Z Mr Quinlan said the men were sometimes paid for their work but it was "derisory and sporadic - £5 here or £10 there". Travellers deny keeping 'slaves' 2012-09-18T18:06:47Z It is perfectly shocking that miners who do a hard job producing the country's wealth should live in shacks on derisory wages. Why Julius Malema pulls the crowds 2012-09-13T13:55:39Z The paper describes it as an "almost derisory" level of coverage. 'Golden wonders' get top billing 2012-08-31T04:24:59Z The prize money is, at times, derisory in a women's race. Lizzie Armitstead's comments on sexism in cycling should lead a rethink 2012-08-01T10:42:54Z The recent Rio+20 Conference opened with meager aspirations and derisory outcomes. Noam Chomsky on post-legal America 2012-07-23T14:37:00Z "Come and shew yer ticket o' leave," urged Culling with derisory finger outstretched to indicate the forces of law and order. The Sixth Sense A Novel 2011-08-24T02:00:18.870Z Admittedly the site was busy for a few hours, but that does not explain the derisory numbers calling for a return to state-sanctioned killings. Letters: Long heritage of political petitions 2011-08-05T20:00:03Z Again that gravely derisory face turned upon her. Helena's Path 2011-07-29T02:00:22.607Z Dawson didn't swerve off the road at the news, but is apparently radged off at an offer he called "derisory". Football transfer rumours: Gary Cahill to Chelsea? 2011-07-13T07:55:11Z He argued that it should be up to Parliament to settle any issue on which there was "a derisory turnout". Lords reject EU referendum plans 2011-06-08T20:24:29Z His dark eyes were bent on her and she surprised on his face an expression half derisory, half quizzical. The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z And upfront compensation to local farmers for use of their land is derisory: often just a few months of income for agreeing to a 100-year lease. The surge in land deals: When others are grabbing their land 2011-05-05T10:58:31Z Examples: A derisory image of Christ and the manual of an obscene cult are intrinsically evil, inasmuch as they necessarily convey error or immorality. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z Players always use the word "derisory" in these instances. Football transfer rumours: Gary Cahill to Chelsea? 2011-07-13T07:55:11Z As a consequence, your arrival at the second club will be greeted with a derisory contract offer, which you, of course, will reject. The Secret Footballer: A good agent is the stuff dreams are made of 2011-02-12T00:07:02Z Last week Allen rejected as "derisory" an offer from Milan Mandaric, who is flush from selling Leicester City to the owners of the Thai duty free company King Power. Sir Dave Richards and the ailing fortunes of Sheffield Wednesday 2010-11-24T00:06:00Z Pensioners, depositors and savers will continue lending their precious savings to bankers earning bonuses, in return for derisory rates of interest. Savers are lending to the banks 2010-10-18T08:44:00Z But though Haye acknowledged the danger in Harrison's left hand he was derisory regarding his ability to stop him. Haye vows to destroy Harrison's career 2010-09-07T22:00:00Z Alternatively, it has become a standing joke among supporters how many times the club will be accused of making "derisory" offers. Nottingham Forest a sea of troubles as Billy Davies and Doughty clash 2010-09-03T13:18:00Z “It’s derisory compared to the 100 billion euros the state must find to reduce state deficits,” he said. Paris Journal: France Sets Example of Austerity at ?lys?e Palace 2010-07-01T01:50:00Z It complained that savers are being unfairly treated by banks and building societies that offer attractive headline rates on cash Isas only to drop them to derisory amounts a short time later. Cash Isa transfer time to be speeded up 2010-06-29T11:38:00Z We would, Ashley, if only we could forget how angry you were at the derisory offer of an extra £5,000 a week to stay at Arsenal. The Fiver 2010-05-10T16:05:00Z Earlier in the season the bookmakers were offering derisory odds of 300-1 on winning the title. Roma, Claudio Ranieri and Jos? Mourinho: romance and revenge in Italy 2010-04-17T23:32:00Z Unbeknown to BA, there were heated discussions between the shop stewards and Simpson, with the Bassa officials arguing that BA's offer was derisory. Strike: BA and Unite union positions prove irreconcilable 2010-03-20T07:00:00Z At the entrance to hotels and shopping malls, it was possible to hear derisory — and slightly nervous — comments about the lax security. Letter From India: Opening Up to the World and Its Evils 2010-03-11T12:06:00Z Shareholder approval The deal is a significant increase on earlier Kraft bids, which were flatly rejected by the Cadbury board as "derisory". 2010-01-19T10:54:00Z The Dairy Milk chocolate and Trident gum maker said Kraft's "derisory" offer valued it below that of any comparable deal in the sector. 2010-01-13T01:01:00Z "Kraft's offer is even more unattractive today than it was when Kraft made its formal offer in December....Don't let Kraft steal your company with its derisory offer," Carr said. 2010-01-12T07:23:00Z The term astrology had none of the unfortunate or derisory signification that it has at the present time. The Popes and Science The History of the Papal Relations to Science During the Middle Ages and Down to Our Own Time Nor has it been only by nicknaming each other by derisory or opprobrious terms that parties have been marked, but they 89 have also worn a livery, and practised distinctive manners. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 A certain good-humoured brigadier whose Catalan French Aristide found difficult to understand, but with whom he had formed a derisory kind of friendship, urged him to desist from the hopeless task. The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol The slightest glance of amused and derisory intelligence passed between them as the Complete Sportsman plunged into the game. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, June 3, 1914 It is a contemptible and derisory gift for luck, like vituperative outcries. Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals A year ago I had been a clerk in the Office of the Local Government Board—a detested calling with a derisory stipend. Two Sides of the Face Midwinter Tales Emitting a long streamer of smoke, he summed up the whole thing in a nutshell with a derisory—Pouf! Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life Later on, learning the object of the creation of this derisory appointment, he overturned the Master’s throne, seized his staff, broke down the South Gate of Heaven, and descended on a cloud to Hua-kuo Shan. Myths and Legends of China His defence had been weak; it struck us as almost derisory; and Mr. Hansombody agreed with me in a whisper that under similar circumstances he or I could have made a better fight for it. The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales One of the fellows thus unceremoniously addressed had actually begun to feel in his shabby garments for the article required when his companion uttered a short derisory oath. Half A Chance A derisory light showed faintly in the younger man's eyes as he inquired, softly: "That all, Mr. Pryor?" The Flirt Brilliant and derisory successes, in which he saw his own image and the image of his work weakened or caricatured in mediocre minds; and there is but scant pleasure in that. Jean-Christophe Journey's End To be tossed about at the whims of superiors was an experience which he would take as composedly as he would those exiguous weekly wages which were the derisory compensation. The Lost Naval Papers She gave him a derisory little nod—and in a minute was well up the lawn, towards the castle. The Cardinal's Snuff-Box "I'm afraid I used a few of them roughly," he said with look derisory. Half A Chance This victory for us resulted in an apparent dimunition of their strength and force, and their derisory remarks entirely ceased. The Deeds of God Through the Franks And it proved, too, a thing quite puny and derisory, since here it is laid low, after having subsisted barely four negligible thousands of years. Egypt (La Mort de Philae) He pretends to be derisory, but I am convinced that really he is desperately jealous. The Lost Naval Papers Both as a pretended French officer, and as an English agent of the Secret Service, Rust was the most derisory of frauds. The Lost Naval Papers Now his derisory speech began to make the Franks who were standing there feel shame, and with difficulty they restrained the angry man from speaking. The Deeds of God Through the Franks |
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