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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

    • Stop patronizing me. you've been doing it all night.
      不要赞助我,你整晚都那样做。
    • 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。
    • Your sense of humor is easily misread as patronizing and clumsy.
      你的幽默感很容易被解读为自傲和笨拙。
    • To avoid sounding patronizing, instructors of sex education in universities have adopted fun, interactive teaching methods.
      为了避免口气听上去过于施惠于人,讲授大学性教育课程的老师们采用了有趣、互动式的教学方式。
    • 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。
    • Don't be rude or patronizing.
      不要言辞粗鲁或盛气凌人。
    • The voice was patronizing and affected, the accent artificial.
      声音拿腔拿调的,听上去矫揉造作。
    • People will feel like you're just patronizing them.
      人们会以为你在施舍他们。
    • 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。
    • Some passengers often treat taxi driver with great patronizing disregard.
      一些乘客常常以恩人自居的漠然对待出租车司机。