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condescension

英 [ˌkɒndɪˈsenʃn]

美 [ˌkɑːndɪˈsenʃn]

n.  傲慢; 屈尊; 俯就

BNC.21000 / COCA.19400

柯林斯词典

  • N-UNCOUNT 傲慢;屈尊;俯就
    Condescensionis condescending behaviour.
    1. There was a tinge of condescension in her greeting.
      她的问候中带着一丝傲慢。

英英释义

noun

  • affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
    1. the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable
    Synonym:condescendingness
  • the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
      Synonym:superciliousnessdisdainfulness
    1. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
        Synonym:disdainpatronage

      双语例句

      • New moon type: The various matter all should was careful today, acting towards people to deal with affairs to all want to face with the attitude of the condescension, impatient and bad matter, should handle patiently.
        新月型:今天诸事皆应小心谨慎,待人处事都要以谦虚的态度来面对,性急坏事,应该耐心的处理。
      • This kind of Chinese style condescension in the capitalism competitive market is invalid.
        这种中国式的谦虚在资本主义的竞争市场是行不通的。
      • On the contrary, the Chinese culture didn't advocate shows off individual honor, but advocates condescension.
        相反,中国文化不主张炫耀个人荣誉,而是提倡谦虚。
      • But a government whose officials bristle at what they see as western condescension demands that Rio publicly accept its decision.
        但几内亚政府官员对他们心目中这种西方人的傲慢行径怒不可遏,因此政府要求力拓公开接受这一决定。
      • Leonard: I've had enough of your condescension.
        我受够你屈尊俯就的姿态了!
      • He smiled with jovial condescension.
        他带着轻松而居高临下的神气微微一笑。
      • He meant to ridicule the England of his own day, and in particular the kind of English condescension represented by Matthew arnold.
        他想嘲笑他那个时代的英国,特别是马修?阿诺德所代表的那种英国优越感。
      • Affably, with friendly condescension, Gilby told me, what I knew myself, that Roger had had a distinguished record in the last year.
        吉尔贝和蔼可亲地,怀着友好的宽容心情,对我说道,罗杰有过出色的纪录,其实这是我已经知道的。
      • He spoke to the labourers with kindness and understanding, with no condescension.
        他对工人们说话时态度亲切,通情达理而无居高临下的神情。
      • However, there is no cause for condescension towards Ukrainians.
        然而,我们没有理由在乌克兰人面前表现得高人一等。