patronizing

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

Translation

adj. 以恩人態度的,要人領情的
Word Forms
現在分詞patronizing

Example Sentences

the programme is a sloshy and patronizing affair.

這是一檔多愁善感、我說你聽的節目。

he adopted a patronizing tone.

他用的是一種恩賜的語氣。

what did he see in this patronizing little squirt?.

他在這個傲慢自大的小人身上看中了什麼?。

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

她是一個心地善良的女孩,他以一種屈尊俯就的語氣說道。

(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.

“他一個勁兒地對我說,夥計,我們有場最適合你的比賽。我們大家都打你喜歡的那種牌。

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

她解釋概念時的語氣很居高臨下。

He had a patronizing attitude towards his younger colleagues.

他對年輕同事有一種居高臨下的態度。

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

我討厭人們用居高臨下的方式和我交談。

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

她對我居高臨下地微笑,好像我不懂一樣。

His patronizing behavior towards the waitress was unacceptable.

他對女服務員的居高臨下行爲是不可接受的。

Don't be so patronizing towards your students.

不要對你的學生居高臨下。

The tone of the speech was patronizing and condescending.

演講的語氣居高臨下而又傲慢。

She had a way of making even compliments sound patronizing.

她總是讓讚美聽起來很居高臨下。

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

他像對待小孩一樣拍了拍我的頭,顯得很居高臨下。

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

老師的居高臨下的語氣讓學生感到被輕視。

Real-world Examples

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

因爲我們老說些蠢話,還盛氣凌人,顯得討人厭。

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 5

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

由於大多數時候與殘疾有關的恥辱,人們不會屈尊於他們。

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

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

少拿這一套哄我。天啊。簡直要完蛋了。

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 3

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

有錢的玩家開始趾高氣揚地對待較窮的玩家,並且搶佔本應該一起分享的零食。

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

I find it really patronizing and very weird.

我覺得這真的很傲慢,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.

他陷入了對美國式獨創性的狂熱愛好,務必要使朋友們的家恰當地裝備起來。

Source: Little Women (Bilingual Edition)

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

你是要我領你的情嗎?我沒有叫你幫我。

Source: Grey's Anatomy Season 2

Perhaps they fear saying the wrong thing or seeming patronizing.

也許他們害怕說錯話或顯得居高臨下。

Source: BBC Ideas Selection (Bilingual)

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

知道嗎 作爲一個小孩你真該謙卑一點。

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

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

“迷人。”孩子們禮貌地表示同意,那笑卻很有點居高臨下。

Source: Brave New World

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