单词 | condescend |
释义 | condescend (kɒndɪsend ) Word forms: condescends , condescending , condescended 1. verb If someone condescends to do something, they agree to do it, but in a way which shows that they think they are better than other people and should not have to do it. [disapproval] He condescended to speak but he contradicted himself. [VERB to-infinitive] 2. verb If you say that someone condescends to other people, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people. [disapproval] Don't condescend to me. [VERB + to] Translations: Chinese: 摆出高人一等的架子 Japanese: もったいぶった態度で~することを合意する |
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