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pat·ron·iz·ing (BrE also pat·ron·is·ing) BrE /ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ/NAmE /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/ adjective (disapproving) showing that you think you are better or more intelligent than sb else 自以为高人一等的;摆架子的 SYN superior ◆a patronizing smile 屈尊俯就的一笑◆I was only trying to explain; I didn't want to sound patronizing. 我只是想解释一下而已,绝无自诩清高之意。▸ pat·ron·iz·ing·ly, pat·ron·is·ing·ly BrE /ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋli/NAmE /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋli/ adverb◆He patted her hand patronizingly. 他以上级姿态拍了拍她的手。 |