condescend

🇺🇸 /ˌkɑːndɪˈsend/ 🇬🇧 /ˌkɒndɪˈsend/
빈도
난이도
태그 RARE
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.

명인이 젊은 팬과 함께 사진을 찍는 것을 겸허히 받아들였습니다.

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.

그녀는 신입 직원에게 존댓말을 쓰며 그를 열등감을 느끼도록 만들었습니다.

translation

v. 고아하다, 차별하다

어형 변화

3rd Present condescends
Past condescended
Perfect condescended
Progressive condescending