disregard the huffing and puffing, disapproval, flash a stern warning

Enough of Ma and Liu's supporters voiced disapproval over their performance to indicate an erosion of their core support base and flash a stern warning to the Ma administration that it needs to pull itself together.

國民黨支持者對於馬英九和劉兆玄的表現有相當的不滿意，基本盤流失，連自己人都不買帳，這對馬政府是不小的警訊。




But here’s the thing: Most Americans aren’t listening. The most encouraging thing I’ve heard lately is Mr. Obama’s reported response to Republican objections to a spending-oriented economic plan: “I won.” Indeed he did — and he should disregard the huffing and puffing of those who lost.
幸而多數的美國人並未聽進這些論調。最近有報導指出，面對共和黨反對以支出為主的振興經濟方案，歐巴馬的回應是：「我選贏了！」的確，他是贏家，大可不必理會那些氣呼呼的輸家。


disregard Show phonetics
noun [U]
lack of consideration or respect for something:
What amazes me is her complete disregard for anyone else's opinion.

disregard Show phonetics
verb [T]
to ignore something:
He told us to disregard everything we'd learned so far and start again.

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huff and puff
1 INFORMAL to breathe loudly, usually after physical exercise:
We were huffing and puffing by the time we'd climbed to the top of the hill.

2 INFORMAL DISAPPROVING to complain loudly and express disapproval:
They huffed and puffed about the price but eventually they paid up.



disapprove Show phonetics
verb [I]
to feel that something or someone is bad, wrong etc.; to not approve:
The survey showed that 32% of respondents approve, 54% disapprove and the rest are undecided.
I strongly disapprove of under-age drinking.

disapproval Show phonetics
noun [U]
when you feel that something or someone is bad or wrong:
Although they said nothing, she could sense their disapproval of her suggestion.
There was a note of disapproval in the teacher's voice.

disapproving Show phonetics
adjective
showing that you feel something or someone is bad or wrong:
a disapproving look

disapprovingly Show phonetics
adverb
They looked at her disapprovingly.

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stern (SEVERE) Show phonetics
adjective
1 severe, or showing disapproval:
a stern look/warning/voice
She is her own sternest critic.
Journalists received a stern warning not to go anywhere near the battleship.

2 If something, such as a job, is stern, it is difficult:
The President is facing the sternest test of his authority since he came to power five years ago.

sternly Show phonetics
adverb
in a way that shows disapproval:
"This kind of behaviour is not acceptable, " said the teacher sternly.