资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Scoff \Scoff\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Scoffed} (?; 115); p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Scoffing}.] [Cf. Dan. skuffe to deceive, delude,
   Icel. skopa to scoff, OD. schoppen. See {Scoff}, n.]
   To show insolent ridicule or mockery; to manifest contempt by
   derisive acts or language; -- often with at.

         Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway, And
         fools who came to scoff, remained to pray. --Goldsmith.

         God's better gift they scoff at and refuse. --Cowper.

   Syn: To sneer; mock; gibe; jeer. See {Sneer}.