condescendingly
condescendingly — 副詞
1. how one speaks or behaves when implying that one considers oneself better, more
居高臨下地
以自認高人一等的態度
how one speaks or behaves when implying that one considers oneself better, more intelligent, or of higher standing than the person one is addressing.
The manager condescendingly explained the simple filing procedure to the experienced new hire.
主管居高臨下地向那位資深新進員工解釋簡單的歸檔流程。
modifies verb of explaining
When Jin asked a thoughtful question, Professor Okafor condescendingly replied with a dismissive wave.
Jin 問了一個深思熟慮的問題，Okafor 教授卻居高臨下地揮了揮手打發他。
Lauren smiled condescendingly at her younger brother's suggestion, treating it like a childish idea.
Lauren 對弟弟的建議露出居高臨下的微笑，把那當成幼稚的想法看待。
Bilal condescendingly patted the intern on the shoulder and said he would 'handle the real work'.
Bilal 居高臨下地拍拍實習生的肩膀，說他會負責處理「真正的工作」。
Zuri's neighbour condescendingly called her university degree 'cute' instead of acknowledging its value.
Zuri 的鄰居居高臨下地說她的大學學位很「可愛」，而非肯定其價值。
- patronizingly
more about treating someone as if they need protection or help, with a false kindness
- superciliously
more formal and literary; suggests silent contempt or haughty dismissal
- haughtily
focuses on arrogance and pride rather than the act of talking down to someone
- disdainfully
emphasises scorn or disgust in the attitude
- respectfully
showing genuine esteem for the other person
- humbly
without any sense of superiority
- modestly
not claiming or implying special importance
文法句型
condescendingly + verb of speaking
verb + condescendingly
用法筆記
Typically modifies verbs of speech (explain, reply, say, tell) or non-verbal behaviour (smile, nod, look, treat). Common in descriptions of workplace or social situations where there is a real or assumed power imbalance.