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

      双语例句

      • On the contrary, the Chinese culture didn't advocate shows off individual honor, but advocates condescension.
        相反,中国文化不主张炫耀个人荣誉,而是提倡谦虚。
      • 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。
      • In part, it reflected racist condescension.
        它部分地反映了一种俯就的种族主义观点。
      • Opening a door is not a gesture of condescension, but rather courtesy and deference.
        开门不是一种谦虚的手势,更是礼节和尊重。
      • And in his essay'On a Certain Condescension in Foreigners ', he makes it plain that he is an Americanthough with all the appropriate quotations from European literature at his elbow.
        在他的《外国人的某种谦逊》一文里,他清清楚楚说他是个美国人,虽然他引用起欧洲文学的章句来易如反掌。
      • In Middle America's delight, it is easy to see racist condescension: Finally, a black man I can vote for.
        在美国中产阶级的快乐气氛中,很容易感受到居高临下的种族主义态度:总算有一位值得我投票的黑人。
      • 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。
      • You judge my country and religion with condescension.
        你侮辱我的国家我的信仰。
      • 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。
      • He meant to ridicule the England of his own day, and in particular the kind of English condescension represented by Matthew arnold.
        他想嘲笑他那个时代的英国,特别是马修?阿诺德所代表的那种英国优越感。