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词汇 condescension
释义 condescension
noun[ U ]
 disapprovinguk /ˌkɒn.dɪˈsen.ʃən/ us /ˌkɑːnˈdə.sen.ʃən/
behaviour that shows you think you are more important or more intelligent than other people:
He looked at me with condescension and pity in his eyes.
She answered him with such haughty condescension that his face went white.
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He couldn't find any trace of disdain or condescension in her expression.
His voice dripped with constant condescension and witty sarcasm.
Their government has grown used to addressing them with a blend of condescension and contempt.
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