condescension

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /kɒndiˈsɛnʃən/    美 /kɑndiˈsɛnʃən/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors. uncountable,usually
    — Conscious condescension breeds panderers and enemies, not friends.
  2. A patronizing attitude or behavior. derogatory,uncountable,usually
    — He's a snob of the first water and views the lower orders with infinite condescension.
  3. Courtesy, affability of a superior towards an inferior. archaic,uncountable,usually

词形变化

condescensions plural

词汇关系

衍生词
uncondescension
相关词
condescend condescending

词源

From Latin condēscēnsiō.
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