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

• 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。
• There was a tinge of condescension in her greeting.
  她的问候中带着一丝傲慢。
• 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。
• 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。
• He smiled with jovial condescension.
  他带着轻松而居高临下的神气微微一笑。
• 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。
• All this time we've tolerated your condescension.
  一直以来我们都在忍受着你的傲慢。
• 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。
• She read the letter again and again, now full aware of the significance of the message, his unusual request and a real condescension.
  他一次又一次读了他的信，现在已经充分意识到书信的、他不同寻常的以及他明确无误屈尊的意义。
• 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。