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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

    • 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。
    • 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。
    • Always keep smile and eye contact, but must not be overly patronizing.
      始终保持笑容和目光交流,但是一定不能过于做作。
    • People will feel like you're just patronizing them.
      人们会以为你在施舍他们。
    • Keep on getting your books for free by patronizing your local library.
      上当地图书馆,免费借阅书籍。
    • The time was not long when Martin ceased patronizing the Japanese restaurants.
      不久以后马丁就停止上日本料理了。
    • Where does she get off patronizing me like that?
      她以为她是谁啊?竟然如此居高临下地跟我说话!
    • Stop patronizing me. you've been doing it all night.
      不要赞助我,你整晚都那样做。
    • Her patronizing sarcasm made my blood boil.
      她那屈尊俯就的嘲笑使我怒火中烧。
    • 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。