Condescension
[,kɒndɪ'senʃn]
解釋/意思:
(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'.
(noun.) the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior.
(noun.) a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient.
克莉丝汀編輯--From WordNet
解釋/意思:
(n.) The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors.
錄入:梅林达
同義詞及近義詞：
n. [1]. Submission, humiliation.[2]. Deference, courtesy, obeisance, homage, reverence, civility, politeness, affability.
达斯汀錄入
同義詞及反義詞：
[See CONDESCEND]
編輯:露西尔
例句/造句/用法:
- It was condescension, nevertheless, said Eustacia vehemently. 湯瑪斯·哈代. 還鄉.
- The affectation of the gauzy child, and her condescension to the boys, was a sight. 查理斯·狄更斯. 荒涼山莊.
- I might have thanked Mrs. Bute for her patronage, and Mr. Pitt for his insufferable condescension. 威廉·梅克比斯·薩克雷. 名利場.
- Will your condescension towards a stranger, excuse my asking one question, he said, before I take my leave? 威爾基·柯林斯. 月亮寶石.
- Nay, nay,' with the utmost condescension, 'never mind your glove, John. 查理斯·狄更斯. 小杜麗.
- I am at your service, sir, in the matter, said Mr. Casaubon, with polite condescension. 喬治·艾略特. 米德爾馬契.
- Again the sex stimulates us and rewards us by the condescension of its lovely presence. 查理斯·狄更斯. 荒涼山莊.
- I have not had the pleasure of seeing you before, Mr. Phunky,' said Serjeant Snubbin, with haughty condescension. 查理斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外傳.
- Mrs Gowan, however, received him with condescension. 查理斯·狄更斯. 小杜麗.
- He talked easily of Botticelli, and spoke of Fra Angelico with a faint condescension. 伊蒂絲·華頓. 純真年代.
- If I was not innocent of this crime, I couldn't look at you and keep my secret to myself under the condescension of the present visit. 查理斯·狄更斯. 荒涼山莊.
- His chubby, smooth, innocent appearance was a reason for his being always treated with condescension when he was not put down. 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
- Gracious condescension on our brother's part! 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
- Slave, I before reasoned with you, but you have proved yourself unworthy of my condescension. 瑪麗·雪萊. 弗蘭肯斯坦.
- Mr. Smithie bowed deferentially to Sir Thomas Clubber; and Sir Thomas Clubber acknowledged the salute with conscious condescension. 查理斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外傳.
整理:默娜