condescension

n. 屈尊, 傲慢态度

发音

US /kɑndiˈsɛnʃən/
其它
UK /kɒndiˈsɛnʃən/

词形变化

condescensions 复数 condescensions

别名

condescention

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.

    不可数

    Conscious condescension breeds panderers and enemies, not friends.

  2. 2.

    A patronizing attitude or behavior.

    贬义 不可数
  3. 3.

    Courtesy, affability of a superior towards an inferior.

    古体 不可数

词汇关系

名词

同义词 5

disdain patronage condescendingness disdainfulness superciliousness

上位词 10

arrogance disparagement depreciation affability affableness amiability amiableness bonhomie derogation geniality

词源

From Latin condēscēnsiō.

来源：wiktionary