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patronizing

英 [ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ]

美 [ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ]

adj.  自认为高人一等的; 摆派头的
v.  屈尊俯就地对待; 摆出高人一等的派头; 经常光顾; 赞助; 资助
patronize的现在分词

现在分词:patronizing 

TOEFL

Collins.1 / BNC.20982 / COCA.16705

牛津词典

    adj.

    • 自认为高人一等的;摆派头的
      showing that you feel better, or more intelligent than sb else
      1. a patronizing smile
        屈尊俯就的一笑
      2. I was only trying to explain; I didn't want to sound patronizing.
        我只是想解释一下而已,绝无自诩清高之意。

    柯林斯词典

      in BRIT, also use 英国英语亦用 patronising

    • ADJ-GRADED 自视高人一等的;屈尊俯就的
      If someone ispatronizing, they speak or behave towards you in a way that seems friendly, but which shows that they think they are superior to you.
      1. The tone of the interview was unnecessarily patronizing.
        面试官的口气让人觉得受了他多大恩惠似的,实在没有必要。
      2. ...his patronising attitude to the homeless.
        他对无家可归者屈尊俯就的态度

    英英释义

    adj

    双语例句

    • The time was not long when Martin ceased patronizing the Japanese restaurants.
      不久以后马丁就停止上日本料理了。
    • But let us not come with any patronizing nonsense about His being a great human teacher.
      但是,千万不要说他是伟大的人类导师这类的废话(这样说,你还以为是对他的抬举)。
    • To avoid sounding patronizing, instructors of sex education in universities have adopted fun, interactive teaching methods.
      为了避免口气听上去过于施惠于人,讲授大学性教育课程的老师们采用了有趣、互动式的教学方式。
    • Burke's response seemed a little patronizing, though he undoubtedly hadn't intended it that way
      伯克的回答有点施恩与人的感觉,尽管他无疑并没有那个意思。
    • Always keep smile and eye contact, but must not be overly patronizing.
      始终保持笑容和目光交流,但是一定不能过于做作。
    • The mocking and dismissive tone of the "Beautiful Me" screed was disgusting, especially since the author didn't even consider how patronizing it was.
      所显露出的嘲笑和蔑视的确很恶心,特别是作者从不考虑到这是多么自以为是。
    • Keep on getting your books for free by patronizing your local library.
      上当地图书馆,免费借阅书籍。
    • His manner, if patronizing, was not unkind.
      他的态度即使有点傲慢,也不能说是不和善。
    • People will feel like you're just patronizing them.
      人们会以为你在施舍他们。
    • Stop patronizing me. you've been doing it all night.
      不要赞助我,你整晚都那样做。