condescension

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

Translation

n. 屈尊;俯就 釋義:示優越或傲慢態度。
Word Forms

Example Sentences

His politeness smacks of condescension.

他的客氣帶有屈尊俯就的意味。

Despite its condescension toward the Bennet family, the letter begins to allay Elizabeth’s prejudice against Darcy.

儘管這封信對班納特家的態度很高傲,但它開始消除伊麗莎白對達西的偏見。

I had never been spontaneously approached by a publisher and such condescension rather turned my head.

還從沒有一個出版商主動來與我接洽,這種屈尊有點讓我受寵若驚。

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

她以如此傲慢的口吻對我說話,讓我感到被輕視。

His condescension towards the waiter was evident in his tone.

他對待服務員的傲慢在語氣中顯而易見。

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

她語氣中的傲慢表明她認爲自己更優越。

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

我無法忍受他對不同背景的人的傲慢態度。

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

她的傲慢是一種防禦機制,用來掩飾自己的不安。

He showed condescension towards anyone who disagreed with him.

他對任何不同意他的人都表現出傲慢。

The condescension in his smile was unmistakable.

他微笑中的傲慢是無可置疑的。

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

每當她對下屬講話時,總是帶着一種傲慢的語氣。

His condescension was a result of his privileged upbringing.

他的傲慢是他特權式成長的結果。

The condescension in his behavior alienated those around him.

他行爲中的傲慢使周圍的人感到疏遠。

Real-world Examples

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

“不管怎麼說,就是屈尊,”遊苔莎激動地說。

Source: Returning Home

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

書中指出了幾個世紀以來無知和傲慢如何導致了延續至今的失敗。

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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

他帶着輕鬆而居高臨下的神氣微微一笑,又說:" 可真叫轟動!"

Source: The Great Gatsby (Original Version)

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

拜託 和我說話別那麼高人一等。

Source: newsroom

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

“你馬上會再次體驗這種感覺的,”韋狄顯出一副屈尊俯就的樣子。“先生們,是用瓷杯還是玻璃杯?”

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,我是屈尊俯就才嫁給克林的,我並沒有耍手段。

Source: Returning Home

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

當阿比蓋爾·亞當斯對傑斐遜的追隨者以居高臨下的態度回應時,媒體對他的態度是無情的。

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

He answered me with such gentleness, such condescension!

他以如此溫柔、如此屈尊的態度回答我!

Source: Monk (Part 2)

Their ordinary respect had always a touch of condescension.

他們平常的尊重總是帶着一絲屈尊。

Source: The Red and the Black (Part Three)

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

在工業大師可憐的屈尊俯就下, 人類無法得救。

Source: Southwest Associated University English Textbook

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