condescending

• 形容一种居高临下的态度，常以施恩或恩赐般的、傲慢的方式对待自认为地位低于自己的人；也指带着优越感地表现出怜悯或屈尊俯就。

Describes an attitude of superiority, often expressed in a patronizing manner towards someone considered inferior.

1. Patronizing attitudeB2formal

   Showing a superior attitude towards others, often by treating them as less intelligent or less important.

   居高临下的

   • His condescending tone made everyone feel uncomfortable.
   • She gave a condescending smile when he asked a simple question.
   • I hate it when people speak to me in a condescending manner.

   同义词disdainfulhaughtyimperiouslordlypatronizingpompoussnobbishsupercilioussuperior

   反义词courteousdeferentialhumblemodestrespectful

• 表示以居高临下的态度对待他人，显示自己高人一等；也可指屈尊、俯就，以施恩的姿态做某事。

A verb used to indicate the act of behaving in a way that shows one feels superior to others, or to do something in a patronizing manner.

1. Show superiorityB2formal

   To behave in a way that shows you think you are more important or intelligent than others.

   居高临下

   • He condescended to explain the basics to the new intern.
   • She condescended to speak to the junior staff.
   • The manager condescended to listen to our suggestions.

   同义词act superiorlook down onlord it overput on airs

2. Do something beneath one's dignityC1formal

   To do something that you consider to be below your social or professional status.

   屈尊

   • The professor condescended to teach the introductory course.
   • He condescended to help with the cleaning.
   • She condescended to attend the meeting despite her busy schedule.

   同义词deignlower oneselfstoop