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

• 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。
• 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。
• And the editor and the author work together to make sure we're not patronizing, that we're clear and accessible, that we have humor where appropriate.
  编辑和作者携手合作，让我们的书读上去不像是在小看读者，而是追求清晰易懂，只在合适的地方来点幽默。
• 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。
• Keep on getting your books for free by patronizing your local library.
  上当地图书馆，免费借阅书籍。
• 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！
• People will feel like you're just patronizing them.
  人们会以为你在施舍他们。
• Instead of patronizing downtown stores, people in the suburbs went to large shopping malls outside the city and close to their home.
  不再去光顾市区的商店，住在郊区的人们选择到远离市区的的离家近的大商场购物。
• You're patronizing me, and I will not be patronized.
  你是在敷衍我，而我不想被人敷衍。
• 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。