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condescension 音标拼音: [k ,ɑndəs'ɛnʃən] n. 谦虚,硬要人家领情的态度 谦虚,硬要人家领情的态度 condescension n 1: the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior [ synonym: { condescension}, { superciliousness}, { disdainfulness}] 2: a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient [ synonym: { condescension}, { disdain}, { patronage}] 3: affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank; " the queen' s condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable" [ synonym: { condescension}, { condescendingness}] Condescension \ Con` de* scen" sion\, n. [ L. condescensio.] The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one' s rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. [ 1913 Webster] It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty, and condescension to others. -- Tillotson. [ 1913 Webster] Such a dignity and condescension . . . as are suitable to a superior nature. -- Addison. Syn: Complaisance; courtesy; affability. [ 1913 Webster] 31 Moby Thesaurus words for " condescension": Olympian detachment, Olympian loftiness, arrogance, arrogantness, assumption of superiority, condescendence, deigning, domineering, domineeringness, haughtiness, haughty airs, hauteur, high horse, hoity- toitiness, hoity- toity, loftiness, overbearing pride, overbearingness, overweening pride, patronization, patronizing, patronizing attitude, pride, proudness, purse- pride, side, stiff- necked pride, superbia, toploftiness, uppishness, uppityness
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