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
• a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
  Synonym:disdainpatronage

双语例句

• Opening a door is not a gesture of condescension, but rather courtesy and deference.
  开门不是一种谦虚的手势，更是礼节和尊重。
• In part, it reflected racist condescension.
  它部分地反映了一种俯就的种族主义观点。
• There was a tinge of condescension in her greeting.
  她的问候中带着一丝傲慢。
• 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。
• All this time we've tolerated your condescension.
  一直以来我们都在忍受着你的傲慢。
• I think such condescension is a mistake.
  我认为这种自以为高人一等的态度是不对的。
• 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。
• You judge my country and religion with condescension.
  你侮辱我的国家我的信仰。
• 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。
• Leonard: I've had enough of your condescension.
  我受够你屈尊俯就的姿态了！