不屑一顾 to disdain; to scorn
Explanation
不屑一顾，指认为不值得一看，形容极端轻视。
Disdainful, it means it's not worth looking at, and describes extreme contempt.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，有个才华横溢的书生名叫李白，他年轻时游历各地，渴望得到朝廷重用。一日，他来到长安，听说当朝宰相张九龄是一位慧眼识珠的人，便前往拜访。然而，张九龄当时正忙于政事，对李白的到来不屑一顾，只让门客打发了他。李白并没有气馁，他相信自己的才华终会得到认可。他继续游历，写下许多流芳百世的诗篇，最终名扬天下。后来，张九龄听说了李白的事迹，才后悔自己当初的轻视，但一切都已经太迟了。这个故事告诉我们，不要轻易小看任何一个人，因为你永远不知道他将来会取得怎样的成就。
During the Tang Dynasty, there was a talented scholar named Li Bai. In his youth, he traveled widely, hoping to gain employment in the imperial court. One day, he arrived in Chang'an and heard that the prime minister, Zhang Jiuling, was a discerning man, so he went to visit him. However, Zhang Jiuling was busy with state affairs at the time and gave Li Bai's arrival a disdainful glance, merely having his attendants dismiss him. Li Bai did not give up; he believed that his talent would eventually be recognized. He continued his travels, writing many poems that would later become classics, eventually making a name for himself. Later, Zhang Jiuling heard of Li Bai's achievements and regretted his earlier disregard, but it was too late. This story teaches us not to underestimate anyone easily because you never know what achievements he or she will make in the future.
Usage
多用于书面语，形容轻蔑的态度。
Mostly used in written language, to describe a disdainful attitude.
Examples
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对于他的无理要求，我们只能不屑一顾。
duìyú tā de wúlǐ yāoqiú, wǒmen zhǐ néng bùxiè yīgù
We can only ignore his unreasonable demands.
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面对批评，他依然不屑一顾。
miànduì pīpíng, tā yīrán bùxiè yīgù
He remained indifferent to the criticism.