detest[di'test]vt.1.■讨厌,厌恶,憎恨,憎恶,嫌恶,痛恨(后接动名词):I thoroughly detest writing letters to her.我很不乐意给她写信。She detests working.她厌恶工作。2.■谴责,责备;诅咒近义词hate