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

• (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
  Synonym:archcondescendingpatronising

双语例句

• Burke's response seemed a little patronizing, though he undoubtedly hadn't intended it that way
  伯克的回答有点施恩与人的感觉，尽管他无疑并没有那个意思。
• The Chinese court assumed an aloof and patronizing attitude toward these Westerners, keeping them confined ( limited) to the southern port cities of Macao and later, Canton.
  中国朝廷对这些西方人采取的是冷漠和施恩的态度，把他们限制在南部的港口城市：澳门以及和后来的广州。
• 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。
• 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。
• The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior.
  对下级表现出的恩人般的傲慢态度。
• 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。
• It is counter-productive to address an interviewee in patronizing tones.
  以盛气凌人的语气同面试者讲话将会适得其反。
• Keep on getting your books for free by patronizing your local library.
  上当地图书馆，免费借阅书籍。
• 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。
• The voice was patronizing and affected, the accent artificial.
  声音拿腔拿调的，听上去矫揉造作。