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

• In part, it reflected racist condescension.
  它部分地反映了一种俯就的种族主义观点。
• All this time we've tolerated your condescension.
  一直以来我们都在忍受着你的傲慢。
• I had never been spontaneously approached by a publisher and such condescension rather turned my head.
  还从没有一个出版商主动来与我接洽，这种屈尊有点让我受宠若惊。
• 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。
• 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。
• She read the letter again and again, now full aware of the significance of the message, his unusual request and a real condescension.
  他一次又一次读了他的信，现在已经充分意识到书信的、他不同寻常的以及他明确无误屈尊的意义。
• 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。
• 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。
• Leonard: I've had enough of your condescension.
  我受够你屈尊俯就的姿态了！
• Westerners believe that some condescension is hypocritical.
  西方人认为某些谦虚是虚伪。