condescension

[ˌkɒndɪ'senʃn] [ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnʃən]
  • 动词:condescend;
  • 例句
    同义词
    • condescension的同义词之:
      snobbery
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    英汉词典释义
    • n.
      <正>屈尊;俯就
      His politeness smacks of condescension. 他的客气带有屈尊俯就的意味。 Despite its condescension toward the Bennet family, the letter begins to allay Elizabeth’s prejudice against Darcy. 尽管这封信对班纳特家的态度很高傲,但它开始消除伊丽莎白对达西的偏见。 I had never been spontaneously approached by a publisher and such condescension rather turned my head. 还从没有一个出版商主动来与我接洽,这种屈尊有点让我受宠若惊。
    英英词典释义
    • Noun
      1. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
      2. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
      3. affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank;
      "the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"