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condescension

UK //ˌkɒn.dɪˈsen.ʃən//US //ˌkɑːn.dɪˈsen.ʃən//

词源

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'。

noun

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。)

同义词:patronization, disdain, arrogance, superiority, haughtiness

常见短语

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。)