1550s, from Late Latin despicabilis, from Latin despicari "despise, disdain, look down on," from de- "down" (see de-) + spicare, variant of specere "to look" (see scope (n.1)).
实用例句
1. From beginning to end his conduct had been despicable and wicked.
从头到尾他的行为既卑鄙又可恶.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. They played a shameful [ despicable ] role in this farce.
