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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

      • There was a tinge of condescension in her greeting.
        她的问候中带着一丝傲慢。
      • Westerners believe that some condescension is hypocritical.
        西方人认为某些谦虚是虚伪。
      • You judge my country and religion with condescension.
        你侮辱我的国家我的信仰。
      • 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。
      • New moon type: The various matter all should was careful today, acting towards people to deal with affairs to all want to face with the attitude of the condescension, impatient and bad matter, should handle patiently.
        新月型:今天诸事皆应小心谨慎,待人处事都要以谦虚的态度来面对,性急坏事,应该耐心的处理。
      • 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。
      • If by this my labour thou receivest any light, or confirmation in the truth, join with me in thanks to the Father of lights, for his condescension to our understandings.
        如果通过我这种劳动你有所启发,或对真理更加确认,那么,请与我一起感谢我们的父的启示,因为祂的理性总在我们的理解力之上。
      • 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。
      • He talked easily of Botticelli, and spoke of Fra Angelico with a faint condescension. Fibonacci numbers at least have the virtue of creating a testable proposition; one that they appear to fail.
        谈起波提切利,他毫不费劲,说到弗拉安基利科,他甚至带着点屈尊俯就的神气。斐波纳契数的优点在于至少有可测试的主张;一个看起来错了的主张。