patronizing

'peitrәnaiziŋ
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英文释义

v assume sponsorship of
v do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
v treat condescendingly
v be a regular customer or client of
s (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

中文翻译

a. 屈尊俯就的, 显示优越感的

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记忆技巧

patronizing 可以拆分为 patron（保护者、顾客）和后缀 -izing（使…化）。patron 来源于拉丁语，意味着支持或保护，-izing 表示动作或过程。整体意思是以一种高人一等的态度给予支持或帮助。

例句

1. She spoke to him in a patronizing tone, as if he couldn't understand her.
她用一种居高临下的语气跟他说话，好像他无法理解她似的。
2. His patronizing attitude made it hard for the team to work together.
他那种高人一等的态度让团队很难合作。
3. I appreciate your help, but please don't be patronizing.
我感谢你的帮助，但请不要以居高临下的态度对待我。

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