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patronizing

英  [ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ]
    
美  [ˈpeɪt-]

[ADJ]

又拼作 patronising  
    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1屈尊俯就的

    If someone is patronizing, they speak or behave towards you in a way that seems friendly, but that shows that they think they are superior to you.

    双语例句

    例:

    The tone of the interview was unnecessarily patronizing.

    面试官的语气显得高人一等,这实在没有必要。

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