condescends

听听怎么读

[ˌkɔndɪˈsendz]

是什么意思

屈尊，俯就( condescend的第三人称单数 )；故意表示和蔼可亲；

英英释义

condescend[ ,kɔndi'send ]

v.
- behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
- do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
  同义词：deigndescend
- debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way
  同义词：stooplower oneself
- treat condescendingly
  同义词：patronizepatronise

学习怎么用

双语例句

He occasionally condescended to take bribes.
他偶尔也自贬身价接受贿赂。
Mr. Smith sometimes condescends to help his wife with the housework.
史密斯先生有时屈尊帮他的妻子做家务。

权威例句

Michael Gelles condescends to APA critics
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