condescending

.kɒndi'sendiŋ
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英文释义

v behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
v do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
v debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way
v treat condescendingly
s (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

中文翻译

a. 谦逊的, 故意屈尊的, 有优越感的

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记忆技巧

condescending 可以拆分为前缀 con-（一起）和词根 descend（下降），后缀 -ing 表示正在进行的状态。整体意思是“向下看”，暗示一种居高临下的态度。

例句

1. She spoke to him in a condescending tone, making him feel inferior.
她用居高临下的语气跟他说话，让他感到自卑。
2. His condescending attitude towards his colleagues made it hard for them to work together.
他对同事的居高临下态度使得大家很难合作。
3. It's important to avoid being condescending when teaching someone new.
在教导新人时，避免居高临下是很重要的。

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