Condescension

(noun.) affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank; 'the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable'.

(noun.) the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior.

(noun.) a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient.

克莉丝汀编辑

• It was condescension, nevertheless, said Eustacia vehemently. 托马斯·哈代. 还乡.
• The affectation of the gauzy child, and her condescension to the boys, was a sight. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.
• I might have thanked Mrs. Bute for her patronage, and Mr. Pitt for his insufferable condescension. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.
• Will your condescension towards a stranger, excuse my asking one question, he said, before I take my leave? 威尔基·柯林斯. 月亮宝石.
• Nay, nay,' with the utmost condescension, 'never mind your glove, John. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 小杜丽.
• I am at your service, sir, in the matter, said Mr. Casaubon, with polite condescension. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
• Again the sex stimulates us and rewards us by the condescension of its lovely presence. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.
• I have not had the pleasure of seeing you before, Mr. Phunky,' said Serjeant Snubbin, with haughty condescension. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• Mrs Gowan, however, received him with condescension. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 小杜丽.
• He talked easily of Botticelli, and spoke of Fra Angelico with a faint condescension. 伊迪丝·华顿. 纯真年代.
• If I was not innocent of this crime, I couldn't look at you and keep my secret to myself under the condescension of the present visit. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.
• His chubby, smooth, innocent appearance was a reason for his being always treated with condescension when he was not put down. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.
• Gracious condescension on our brother's part! 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.
• Slave, I before reasoned with you, but you have proved yourself unworthy of my condescension. 玛丽·雪莱. 弗兰肯斯坦.
• Mr. Smithie bowed deferentially to Sir Thomas Clubber; and Sir Thomas Clubber acknowledged the salute with conscious condescension. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.

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