patronizing
US /ˈpeɪ.trə.naɪ.zɪŋ/
UK /ˈpæt.rə.naɪ.zɪŋ/
形容词
居高临下的, 自以为是的
treating someone as if you are more intelligent or important than them
示例:
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I hate his patronizing tone.
我讨厌他居高临下的语气。
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She gave me a patronizing smile.
她给了我一个居高临下的微笑。
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