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

双语例句

• 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。
• You judge my country and religion with condescension.
  你侮辱我的国家我的信仰。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• He smiled with jovial condescension.
  他带着轻松而居高临下的神气微微一笑。
• He spoke to the labourers with no condescension.
  他谦虚地向工人们讲话。
• 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。
• All this time we've tolerated your condescension.
  一直以来我们都在忍受着你的傲慢。