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

• 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。
• 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 voice was patronizing and affected, the accent artificial.
  声音拿腔拿调的，听上去矫揉造作。
• 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。
• Don't be rude or patronizing.
  不要言辞粗鲁或盛气凌人。
• 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。
• When people give you that patronizing look, wink at'em.
  当人们注目你的时候，朝他们眨眨眼睛。