condescension

 
[ˌkɒndɪ'senʃn]     [ˌkɒndɪ'senʃn]    
  • n. 自以為高人一等;貶低(別人);屈尊俯就
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condescension的英文翻譯是什麼意思,詞典釋義與在線翻譯:

英英釋義

Noun:
  1. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

  2. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

  3. affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank;

    "the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"

condescension的用法和樣例:

例句

用作名詞 (n.)
  1. He smiled with jovial condescension.
    他帶著輕鬆而居高臨下的神氣微微一笑。
  2. She detected a note of condescension in the friendliest advances.
    別人與她善意交談時,她也覺得話里含有蔑視的味道。
  3. If he had, it would have been an act of condescension .
    如果他那麼做了,那等於是一種屈尊就下的行為。

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經典引文

  • I had come..to prove in a thousand condescensions that I was no sharer in the prejudice of race.

    出自: R. L. Stevenson
  • I had never been spontaneously approached by a publisher before and such condescension rather turned my head.

    出自: I. Murdoch

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