condescend
美 [.kɑndə'send]
英 [.kɒndɪ'send]
- v.屈尊；俯就；（对某人）表现出优越感
- 网络屈尊俯就；屈就；堕落
第三人称单数：condescends 现在分词：condescending 过去式：condescended
condescend
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1. | [t] ~ to do sth 屈尊；俯就to do sth that you think it is below your social or professional position to do |
We had to wait almost an hour before he condescended to see us. 我们等了几乎一小时他才屈尊大驾来见我们。 |
2. | [i] ~ to sb （对某人）表现出优越感to behave towards sb as though you are more important and more intelligent than they are |
When giving a talk, be careful not to condescend to your audience. 发表讲话时，注意别对听众表现出高人一等的样子。 |