condescend
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If someone condescends to do something, they agree to do it, but in a way which shows that they think they are better than other people and should not have to do it. 屈尊[表不满]
When he condescended to speak, he contradicted himself three or four times in the space of half an hour. 当他屈尊讲话时,半小时内有三四次前后矛盾。
2. V-I If you say that someone condescends to other people, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people. 摆出高人一等的架子[表不满]
Don't condescend to me. 不要对我摆出高人一等的样子。
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