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condescension
[ˌkɒndɪˈsenʃn] [ˌkɑːndɪˈsenʃn]

  • n. 屈尊;傲慢态度;纡尊降贵(表不满)

英英释义

condescension

  • n.
    • the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

      同义词: superciliousness disdainfulness

    • a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

      同义词: disdain patronage

    • 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

以上来源于: WordNet

 柯林斯英汉双解大词典 

condescension /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnʃən/

  • 1. 

    N-UNCOUNT Condescension is condescending behaviour. 纡尊降贵 [表不满]

    例:

    There was a tinge of condescension in her greeting.

    她的问候中有些许的纡尊降贵。

同近义词同根词

词根: condescend

adj.

condescending 谦逊的;故意屈尊的;有优越感的

adv.

condescendingly 谦逊地;俯就地;屈尊地

v.

condescending 屈尊(condescend的ing形式)

vi.

condescend 屈尊;谦逊

双语例句原声例句权威例句

  • Her smile was a mixture of pity and condescension.

    微笑夹杂怜悯与傲慢。

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  • There was a tinge of condescension in her greeting.

    问候些许的纡尊降贵。

    《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

  • But it often comes across as condescension.

    欧洲人往往将之视为屈尊而受。

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更多双语例句
  • Now this may suggest a certain condescension both toward theory and toward literary text, which is not at all intended.

    选择这篇文章也许意味着,要对理论和文本进行一定的浓缩,这一点不是我想要的。

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