condescend

[英] [ˌkɔndɪˈsend] [美] [ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnd] 生词本

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1. VERB 屈尊;俯就;降低身份 If someone condescends to do something, they agree to do it, but in a way which shows that they think they are better than other people and should not have to do it. 
  • When he condescended to speak, he contradicted himself three or four times in the space of half an hour.

    他赏脸开腔后,半个小时内就有三四次说话自相矛盾。

2. VERB 表现出高人一等;盛气凌人 If you say that someone condescends to other people, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people. 
  • Don't condescend to me.

    别在我面前摆架子。

Verb

1. behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

2. do something that one considers to be below one's dignity

3. debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way;

  • "I won't stoop to reading other people's mail"

4. treat condescendingly

1. Would you condescend to accompany me?
你肯屈尊陪我吗?

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