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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

      • 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。
      • Westerners believe that some condescension is hypocritical.
        西方人认为某些谦虚是虚伪。
      • The camp attitude combines appreciation and condescension, celebrating the most overblown works of high culture and the most shameless products of mass culture alike.
        坎普态度融合了欣赏与恩赐,既赞美最华而不实的高雅文化,也颂扬最伤风败俗的大众文化产品。
      • 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。
      • 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。
      • 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。
      • 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。
      • He smiled with jovial condescension.
        他带着轻松而居高临下的神气微微一笑。
      • Affably, with friendly condescension, Gilby told me, what I knew myself, that Roger had had a distinguished record in the last year.
        吉尔贝和蔼可亲地,怀着友好的宽容心情,对我说道,罗杰有过出色的纪录,其实这是我已经知道的。
      • 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。