condescension

.kɒndi'senʃәn

英文释义

n. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
n. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
n. affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank

中文翻译

n. 屈尊, 傲慢态度

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记忆技巧

condescension 由前缀 con-（共同、一起）和词根 descend（下降）及后缀 -ion（名词后缀）组成，意指一种“共同下降”的态度，通常指以高人一等的姿态对待他人。

例句

1. Her condescension made everyone feel uncomfortable during the meeting.
她的傲慢让会议上的每个人都感到不舒服。
2. He spoke to me with such condescension that I felt belittled.
他用如此傲慢的语气和我说话，我感到被贬低了。
3. The teacher's condescension towards her students discouraged them from participating.
老师对学生的傲慢让他们不愿参与。

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