Some board members derided the proposal at first, but it later saved the company millions.

一些董事起初嘲笑這項提案，但後來它為公司省下了數百萬元。

Please do not deride customers who ask simple questions; patience builds lasting loyalty.

請不要嘲笑問簡單問題的顧客；耐心才能建立長久的忠誠度。

Critics derided the airline's new baggage policy as a sneaky way to raise fares.

批評者嘲諷這家航空公司的新行李政策是變相漲價的手段。