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condescension
英 [,kɒndɪ'senʃn]美
- n. 谦虚;屈尊;傲慢态度;纡尊降贵[表不满]
英英释意
- 1. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
- 2. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
- 3. affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank;
- "the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"