condescend

🇺🇸 /ˌkɑːndɪˈsend/ 🇬🇧 /ˌkɒndɪˈsend/
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verb
R

to act like you are better than others and do something only because they want you to

The celebrity condescended to take a photo with the young fan.

这位名人屈尊与年轻粉丝合影。

R

to talk to or treat someone as if they are less important or intelligent than you are

She condescended to the new employee, making him feel inferior.

她对新员工表现出屈尊的态度,让他感到自卑。

translation

v. 屈尊, 居高临下

词形变化

3rd Present condescends
Past condescended
Perfect condescended
Progressive condescending