"he was held in contempt"
"the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
"He despises the people he has to work for"
"The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately"
"She spurned his advances"
She scorned at him
她看不起他。
I scorn at cheaters.
我鄙视骗子。
He scorned at my gifts.
他不屑于我的礼物。