condescension
英 [ˌkɒndɪˈsenʃn]
美 [ˌkɑːndɪˈsenʃn]
n. 傲慢; 屈尊; 俯就
BNC.21000 / COCA.19400
柯林斯词典
- N-UNCOUNT 傲慢;屈尊;俯就
Condescensionis condescending behaviour.- There was a tinge of condescension in her greeting.
她的问候中带着一丝傲慢。
- There was a tinge of condescension in her greeting.
英英释义
noun
- affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
- the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable
- the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
- a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
双语例句
- Opening a door is not a gesture of condescension, but rather courtesy and deference.
开门不是一种谦虚的手势,更是礼节和尊重。 - Philip was somewhat overpowered by the young gentleman's condescension.
菲利浦被这位年轻绅士那副屈尊的派头征服了。 - But a government whose officials bristle at what they see as western condescension demands that Rio publicly accept its decision.
但几内亚政府官员对他们心目中这种西方人的傲慢行径怒不可遏,因此政府要求力拓公开接受这一决定。 - Westerners believe that some condescension is hypocritical.
西方人认为某些谦虚是虚伪。 - She read the letter again and again, now full aware of the significance of the message, his unusual request and a real condescension.
他一次又一次读了他的信,现在已经充分意识到书信的、他不同寻常的以及他明确无误屈尊的意义。 - When they parted, Lady Catherine, with great condescension, wished them a good journey, and invited them to come to Hunsford again next year;
她们告别的时候,咖苔琳夫人屈尊降贵地祝她们一路平安,又邀请她们明年再到汉斯福来。 - You judge my country and religion with condescension.
你侮辱我的国家我的信仰。 - On the contrary, the Chinese culture didn't advocate shows off individual honor, but advocates condescension.
相反,中国文化不主张炫耀个人荣誉,而是提倡谦虚。 - He meant to ridicule the England of his own day, and in particular the kind of English condescension represented by Matthew arnold.
他想嘲笑他那个时代的英国,特别是马修?阿诺德所代表的那种英国优越感。 - If by this my labour thou receivest any light, or confirmation in the truth, join with me in thanks to the Father of lights, for his condescension to our understandings.
如果通过我这种劳动你有所启发,或对真理更加确认,那么,请与我一起感谢我们的父的启示,因为祂的理性总在我们的理解力之上。