condescending

英 [kɒndɪ'sendɪŋ] 美 [,kɑndɪ'sɛndɪŋ]
  • adj. 谦逊的;故意屈尊的;有优越感的
  • v. 屈尊(condescend的ing形式)

中文词源


condescending 表现出优越感的

con-, 强调。-descend, 下降。即上面下来的,屈尊的。

英文词源


condescending (adj.)
1707, present participle adjective from condescend. Originally in a positive sense (of God, the Savior, etc.) until late 18c. Related: Condescendingly (1650s).

双语例句


1. I'm fed up with your money and your whole condescending attitude.
我讨厌你的钱,也受够了你居高临下的态度。

来自柯林斯例句

2. They can be a bit condescending.
他们可能有点儿架子。

来自柯林斯例句

3. He has a condescending attitude towards women.
他对女性总是居高临下。

来自《权威词典》

4. He tends to adopt a condescending manner when talking to young women.
和年轻女子说话时,他喜欢摆出一副高高在上的姿态.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. I didn't like his tone of voice; I felt he was being condescending.
我不喜欢他说话的腔调, 我觉得他好像很屈尊一样.

来自《简明英汉词典》

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