patronizing

[US]/ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. 以恩人态度的,要人领情的
Word Forms
现在分词patronizing

Example Sentences

the programme is a sloshy and patronizing affair.

这是一档多愁善感、我说你听的节目。

he adopted a patronizing tone.

他用的是一种恩赐的语气。

what did he see in this patronizing little squirt?.

他在这个傲慢自大的小人身上看中了什么?。

She's a good-hearted girl, he said in a patronizing voice.

她是一个心地善良的女孩,他以一种屈尊俯就的语气说道。

(He used to say to me in his somewhat patronizing way that we now teasingly call Chip-talk, “Buddy, we’ve got the perfect game for you.

“他一个劲儿地对我说,伙计,我们有场最适合你的比赛。我们大家都打你喜欢的那种牌。

Her tone was patronizing when she explained the concept to me.

她解释概念时的语气很居高临下。

He had a patronizing attitude towards his younger colleagues.

他对年轻同事有一种居高临下的态度。

I hate when people talk to me in a patronizing way.

我讨厌人们用居高临下的方式和我交谈。

She gave me a patronizing smile as if I didn't understand.

她对我居高临下地微笑,好像我不懂一样。

His patronizing behavior towards the waitress was unacceptable.

他对女服务员的居高临下行为是不可接受的。

Don't be so patronizing towards your students.

不要对你的学生居高临下。

The tone of the speech was patronizing and condescending.

演讲的语气居高临下而又傲慢。

She had a way of making even compliments sound patronizing.

她总是让赞美听起来很居高临下。

He was being patronizing when he patted me on the head like I was a child.

他像对待小孩一样拍了拍我的头,显得很居高临下。

The teacher's patronizing tone made the students feel belittled.

老师的居高临下的语气让学生感到被轻视。

Real-world Examples

Because we say a lot of stupid, patronizing things that make people want to avoid us.

因为我们老说些蠢话,还盛气凌人,显得讨人厌。

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 5

Because of the stigma that is associated with disability most times, people do not patronize them.

由于大多数时候与残疾有关的耻辱,人们不会屈尊于他们。

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2022 Collection

Don't patronize me. Oh, my God. This is gonna be a disaster.

少拿这一套哄我。天啊。简直要完蛋了。

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 3

The wealthy players started patronizing the poorer players and hogging the snacks they were meant to share.

有钱的玩家开始趾高气扬地对待较穷的玩家,并且抢占本应该一起分享的零食。

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

I find it really patronizing and very weird.

我觉得这真的很傲慢,很奇怪。

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

He was possessed with a mania for patronizing Yankee ingenuity, and seeing his friends fitly furnished forth.

他陷入了对美国式独创性的狂热爱好,务必要使朋友们的家恰当地装备起来。

Source: Little Women (Bilingual Edition)

Could you be any more patronizing? I didn't ask for your help.

你是要我领你的情吗?我没有叫你帮我。

Source: Grey's Anatomy Season 2

Perhaps they fear saying the wrong thing or seeming patronizing.

也许他们害怕说错话或显得居高临下。

Source: BBC Ideas Selection (Bilingual)

You know you're awfully patronizing for a half pint.

知道吗 作为一个小孩你真该谦卑一点。

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

" Charming, " the boys politely agreed. But their smile was rather patronizing.

“迷人。”孩子们礼貌地表示同意,那笑却很有点居高临下。

Source: Brave New World

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