1707, present participle adjective from condescend. Originally in a positive sense (of God, the Savior, etc.) until late 18c. Related: Condescendingly (1650s).
雙語例句
1. I'm fed up with your money and your whole condescending attitude.
我討厭你的錢，也受夠了你居高臨下的態(tài)度。
來自柯林斯例句
2. They can be a bit condescending.
他們可能有點(diǎn)兒架子。
來自柯林斯例句
3. He has a condescending attitude towards women.
他對(duì)女性總是居高臨下。
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
4. He tends to adopt a condescending manner when talking to young women.
和年輕女子說話時(shí),他喜歡擺出一副高高在上的姿態(tài).
來自《簡(jiǎn)明英漢詞典》
5. I didn't like his tone of voice; I felt he was being condescending.