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patronizing

英 [ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ]

美 [ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ]

adj.  自认为高人一等的; 摆派头的
v.  屈尊俯就地对待; 摆出高人一等的派头; 经常光顾; 赞助; 资助
patronize的现在分词

现在分词:patronizing 

TOEFL

Collins.1 / BNC.20982 / COCA.16705

牛津词典

    adj.

    • 自认为高人一等的;摆派头的
      showing that you feel better, or more intelligent than sb else
      1. a patronizing smile
        屈尊俯就的一笑
      2. I was only trying to explain; I didn't want to sound patronizing.
        我只是想解释一下而已,绝无自诩清高之意。

    柯林斯词典

      in BRIT, also use 英国英语亦用 patronising

    • ADJ-GRADED 自视高人一等的;屈尊俯就的
      If someone ispatronizing, they speak or behave towards you in a way that seems friendly, but which shows that they think they are superior to you.
      1. The tone of the interview was unnecessarily patronizing.
        面试官的口气让人觉得受了他多大恩惠似的,实在没有必要。
      2. ...his patronising attitude to the homeless.
        他对无家可归者屈尊俯就的态度

    英英释义

    adj

    双语例句

    • The mocking and dismissive tone of the "Beautiful Me" screed was disgusting, especially since the author didn't even consider how patronizing it was.
      所显露出的嘲笑和蔑视的确很恶心,特别是作者从不考虑到这是多么自以为是。
    • Avoid any signs of criticisms or attack, and refrain from using language that is patronizing or condescending.
      避免任何批评或抨击的痕迹,不要使用傲慢或有优越感的措辞。
    • The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior.
      对下级表现出的恩人般的傲慢态度。
    • People will feel like you're just patronizing them.
      人们会以为你在施舍他们。
    • His manner, if patronizing, was not unkind.
      他的态度即使有点傲慢,也不能说是不和善。
    • Find out what the offense was before apologizing, or risk making things worse by coming off as patronizing.
      找出自己究竟是什么地方冒犯了对方,不要盲目地道歉或者去以恩人的姿态自居。
    • The tone of the interview was unnecessarily patronizing.
      面试官的口气让人觉得受了他多大恩惠似的,实在没有必要。
    • But let us not come with any patronizing nonsense about His being a great human teacher.
      但是,千万不要说他是伟大的人类导师这类的废话(这样说,你还以为是对他的抬举)。
    • She was always patronizing the locals who were all very intelligent and hard-working.
      她对当地人老是一副高人一头的样子,其实他们全都既有才智又勤奋。
    • Could you be any more patronizing?
      你是要我领你的情吗?