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 condescension [`kɑndɪ'sɛnʃən]   添加此单词到默认生词本
n. 屈尊, 傲慢态度

  1. I had never been spontaneously approached by a publisher and such condescension rather turned my head.
    还从没有一个出版商主动来与我接洽，这种屈尊有点让我受宠若惊。
  2. He spoke to the labourers with no condescension.
    他谦虚地向工人们讲话。
  3. Westerners believe that some condescension is hypocritical.
    西方人认为某些谦虚是虚伪。


condescension
[ noun ]
  1. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

    2. <noun.attribute>
  2. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

    3. <noun.communication>
  3. affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank

    4. <noun.attribute>
    the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable


Condescension \Con`de*scen"sion\, n. [L. condescensio.]
The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank
or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward
inferiors.

It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty,
and condescension to others. --Tillotson.

Such a dignity and condescension . . . as are suitable
to a superior nature. --Addison.

Syn: Complaisance; courtesy; affability.

  1. The triumph of this novel is that Mr. Malouf manages to realize a complex, nuanced portrait of the "other" histories of Vic and Digger's lives that is at once compelling, convincing and utterly without condescension.
  2. But she hated the condescension she felt from neighbors and welfare workers so she found work in part-time jobs that would allow her to continue caring for her homebound husband.
  3. Once again, their condescension to women is appalling.
  4. What are these 'natives,' anyway: is the BBC so horticulturally incorrect? At every turn, the willing Hedge-Bonus sensed condescension and mock 'enthusiasm' which was being fobbed off with gimmicky ideas that nobody had tried in life.
  5. The title is apparently intended to refer to America generally, and from this bland, barn-door-size blob of condescension a great many other errors in thought, observation and good sense proliferate.
  6. However, this country, like any other, is not perfect, and when The Economist rightly points it out it is not done out of bias or condescension but in a spirit of fair criticism among friends.
  7. There's no condescension, even when the actors are reciting dialogue that sounds like a lesson in civic responsibility.
  8. And then what about that critical neglect and condescension confounded by immediate popular acclaim? Lowry in his mythical reputation has enjoyed them all, and not just turn and turn about, but all at once.
  9. But a smirkiness and condescension pervade the proceedings. What's more, the play can't compete with the real thing.
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