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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

      • The Indian government will be too polite to say it, but there is a lot of ( perhaps premature) condescension in India towards Britain's shrinking role in the world.
        出于礼貌,印度政府不会挑明这一点,但印度对于英国全球地位的不断下滑颇多腹诽(这或许不够成熟)。
      • 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。
      • In part, it reflected racist condescension.
        它部分地反映了一种俯就的种族主义观点。
      • It's interesting. I say sell out, and I say it has a negative condescension to it.
        它是有趣的,我说廉价出售,同时我说它有一个消极贬低的意思在里面。
      • Philip was somewhat overpowered by the young gentleman's condescension.
        菲利浦被这位年轻绅士那副屈尊的派头征服了。
      • For such a private man Michael Owen has fought a lot of public battles recently, abandoning his natural reserve to confront widespread condescension.
        违反本性以往一直低调谦虚,作为独立人的欧文最近卷入了不少公共口水战。
      • When they parted, Lady Catherine, with great condescension, wished them a good journey, and invited them to come to Hunsford again next year;
        她们告别的时候,咖苔琳夫人屈尊降贵地祝她们一路平安,又邀请她们明年再到汉斯福来。
      • Leonard: I've had enough of your condescension.
        我受够你屈尊俯就的姿态了!
      • 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。
      • You judge my country and religion with condescension.
        你侮辱我的国家我的信仰。