condescension

condescension读音音标

英 [ˌkɒndɪ\'senʃn]

美 [ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnʃən]

condescension意思解释

n.

屈尊，俯就；

英英释义

n.

the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

同义词：superciliousnessdisdainfulness

a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

同义词：disdainpatronage

affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank

\"the queen\'s condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable\"

同义词：condescendingness

双语例句

用作名词(n.)He smiled with jovial condescension.他带着轻松而居高临下的神气微微一笑。She detected a note of condescension in the friendliest advances.别人与她善意交谈时,她也觉得话里含有蔑视的味道。If he had, it would have been an act of condescension .如果他那么做了，那等于是一种屈尊就下的行为。