supercilious
/ˌsuːpəˈsɪliəs/ (bre, ipa) · [sˌupɚsˈɪliəs] /ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəs/ (ame, ipa) · [sˌupɚsˈɪliəs] /ˌsü-pər-ˈsi-lē-əs How to pronounce supercilious (audio) -ˈsil-yəs/ (ame, mw)
supercilious — 形容詞
- superciliouspositive
- more superciliouscomparative
- most supercilioussuperlative
1. showing by the way you behave that you believe you are better or more important
高傲
自認高人一等，輕視他人
showing by the way you behave that you believe you are better or more important than other people, so that you treat what they think or feel as not deserving your attention
Sari gave a supercilious smile when Naoko suggested a different approach to the problem.
Naoko 提出不同的方法來解決問題時，Sari 露出了高傲的笑容。
collocation: supercilious smile / tone / attitude
The professor's supercilious tone made the students too nervous to ask questions during the lecture.
那位教授高傲的語氣讓學生們緊張到不敢在課堂上發問。
Kwame found his colleague's supercilious attitude toward the new staff members both unfair and unprofessional.
Kwame 認為同事對新進員工那種高傲的態度既不公平又不專業。
The senior manager replied with a supercilious wave when the intern asked for clarification.
實習生請求進一步說明時，那位資深經理高傲地揮了揮手作為回應。
Marta wore a supercilious expression whenever a classmate offered a different opinion during the debate.
只要班上同學在辯論中提出不同的意見，Marta 就露出高傲的表情。
- arrogant
more general; implies an inflated sense of one's own importance, not necessarily with open dismissal of others
- haughty
similar literary register; emphasises proud, scornful behaviour toward people seen as inferior
- condescending
focuses on talking down to others or treating them as less intelligent
- humble
having a modest view of one's own importance
- deferential
showing respectful regard for others' opinions or wishes
文法句型
be + supercilious
supercilious about + noun or gerund
用法筆記
Frequently used to describe someone's tone of voice, facial expression, or general manner rather than a permanent personality trait.