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Condescending 英[ˌkɒndɪˈsendɪŋ 美[ˌkɑndɪˈsendɪŋ Adj.降低身份的;屈尊的;高傲的;傲慢的;V.屈尊,俯就 Condescend的现在分词 故意表示和蔼可亲 Adj Graded 盛气凌人的;居高临下的

单词 condescending
音标
英[ˌkɒndɪˈsendɪŋ] 美[ˌkɑndɪˈsendɪŋ]
解释
adj.降低身份的;屈尊的;高傲的;傲慢的;v.屈尊,俯就( condescend的现在分词 );故意表示和蔼可亲;
例句

ADJ-GRADED
盛气凌人的;居高临下的
If you say that someone is condescending, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they talk or behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people.
例:I'm fed up with your money and your whole condescending attitude...我讨厌你的钱,也受够了你居高临下的态度。
例:They can be a bit condescending.他们可能有点儿架子。
变形
adv:condescendingly~

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