condescending

英 [kɒndɪ'sendɪŋ]美 [,kɑndɪ'sɛndɪŋ]

adj. 谦逊的；故意屈尊的；有优越感的

v. 屈尊（condescend的ing形式）

中文词源

condescending 表现出优越感的

con-, 强调。-descend, 下降。即上面下来的，屈尊的。

英文词源

condescending (adj.)

1707, present participle adjective from condescend. Originally in a positive sense (of God, the Savior, etc.) until late 18c. Related: Condescendingly (1650s).

双语例句

1. 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。

来自柯林斯例句

2. They can be a bit condescending.

他们可能有点儿架子。

来自柯林斯例句

3. He has a condescending attitude towards women.

他对女性总是居高临下。

来自《权威词典》

4. He tends to adopt a condescending manner when talking to young women.

和年轻女子说话时,他喜欢摆出一副高高在上的姿态.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. I didn't like his tone of voice; I felt he was being condescending.

我不喜欢他说话的腔调, 我觉得他好像很屈尊一样.

来自《简明英汉词典》

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