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源自17世纪法语 'condescension',来自拉丁语 'condescendere'(屈尊),由 'con-'(一起)和 'descendere'(下降)组成,字面意为'屈尊俯就'。
❶ 指以居高临下的态度对待他人,表现出优越感或施舍般的善意,常让人感到被轻视或不快。
“Her condescension towards the new employees made them feel unwelcome.”
(她对新员工居高临下的态度让他们感到不受欢迎。)
“He spoke with obvious condescension, as if he were addressing children.”
(他说话时明显带着居高临下的语气,仿佛在对小孩讲话。)
with condescension — 以居高临下的方式,描述某人说话或行动时表现出优越感的态度。
“The manager answered the intern's question with obvious condescension.”
(经理回答实习生问题时明显带着居高临下的态度。)