condescension

[US]/ˌkɒndɪ'senʃn/
[UK]/ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. 屈尊;俯就 释义:示优越或傲慢态度。
Word Forms

Example Sentences

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。

She spoke to me with such condescension that I felt belittled.

她以如此傲慢的口吻对我说话,让我感到被轻视。

His condescension towards the waiter was evident in his tone.

他对待服务员的傲慢在语气中显而易见。

The condescension in her voice made it clear she thought she was superior.

她语气中的傲慢表明她认为自己更优越。

I couldn't stand his condescension towards people of different backgrounds.

我无法忍受他对不同背景的人的傲慢态度。

Her condescension was a defense mechanism to hide her own insecurities.

她的傲慢是一种防御机制,用来掩饰自己的不安。

He showed condescension towards anyone who disagreed with him.

他对任何不同意他的人都表现出傲慢。

The condescension in his smile was unmistakable.

他微笑中的傲慢是无可置疑的。

She always spoke with a tone of condescension when addressing her subordinates.

每当她对下属讲话时,总是带着一种傲慢的语气。

His condescension was a result of his privileged upbringing.

他的傲慢是他特权式成长的结果。

The condescension in his behavior alienated those around him.

他行为中的傲慢使周围的人感到疏远。

Real-world Examples

" It was condescension, nevertheless, " said Eustacia vehemently.

“不管怎么说,就是屈尊,”游苔莎激动地说。

Source: Returning Home

It shows how centuries of ignorance and condescension led to failings that endure today.

书中指出了几个世纪以来无知和傲慢如何导致了延续至今的失败。

Source: The Economist (Summary)

He smiled with jovial condescension and added 'Some sensation! '

他带着轻松而居高临下的神气微微一笑,又说:" 可真叫轰动!"

Source: The Great Gatsby (Original Version)

Do me a favor and talk to me with a little more condescension.

拜托 和我说话别那么高人一等。

Source: newsroom

" You shall feel so again, " said Wildeve, with condescension, " Cups or glasses, gentlemen? "

“你马上会再次体验这种感觉的,”韦狄显出一副屈尊俯就的样子。“先生们,是用瓷杯还是玻璃杯?”

Source: Returning Home

It was a condescension in me to be Clym's wife, and not a manoeuvre, let me remind you.

我得提醒你,我是屈尊俯就才嫁给克林的,我并没有耍手段。

Source: Returning Home

The press was merciless in its treatment of him when Abigail Adams responded with withering condescension towards Jefferson's followers.

当阿比盖尔·亚当斯对杰斐逊的追随者以居高临下的态度回应时,媒体对他的态度是无情的。

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

He answered me with such gentleness, such condescension!

他以如此温柔、如此屈尊的态度回答我!

Source: Monk (Part 2)

Their ordinary respect had always a touch of condescension.

他们平常的尊重总是带着一丝屈尊。

Source: The Red and the Black (Part Three)

There is no salvation for men in the pitiful condescensions of industrial masters.

在工业大师可怜的屈尊俯就下, 人类无法得救。

Source: Southwest Associated University English Textbook

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