talk down

• 动词短语，指以居高临下或盛气凌人的语气对人说话；也指说服某人降低价格或要求。

A phrasal verb used to indicate speaking to someone in a condescending or patronizing manner, or persuading someone to lower a price or demand.

不可数 · 及物 · 短语动词，可分

1. Speak condescendinglyinformal

   To speak to someone in a way that shows you think you are superior or more knowledgeable.

   居高临下地说话

   • He always talks down to his younger brother.
   • Don't talk down to me; I understand the situation perfectly.
   • She felt insulted when her boss talked down to her.

   同义词belittlecondescenddisparagelook down onput down

   反义词complimentpraiserespect

2. Persuade to lower a priceinformal

   To negotiate or convince someone to reduce the price of something.

   压价

   • I managed to talk the seller down to $50.
   • He tried to talk down the price of the car.
   • She is good at talking down prices at flea markets.

   同义词bargainbargain downbeat downdickerhagglenegotiate

3. Calm someone downinformal

   To speak to someone in a soothing manner to reduce their anger or anxiety.

   安抚

   • The police officer talked the man down from the ledge.
   • She talked down her friend after the argument.
   • He was able to talk down the angry customer.

   同义词calmcomfortmollifypacifyplacatereassuresoothe

基本动词talk