figurative. To come or bend down, so far as a particular action is concerned, from one's position of… to do something.
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| 单词 | θ138446 |
| 释义 | the mind > emotion > pride > haughtiness or disdainfulness > treat haughtily or disdainfully [verb (transitive)] (10) condescendc1460 figurative. To come or bend down, so far as a particular action is concerned, from one's position of… to do something. boya1625 transitive. To treat (a person) like a boy; to patronize. In early use also reflexive: to behave like a boy. patronize1820 transitive. To assume an air of superiority towards; to treat or speak about (a person, etc.) condescendingly, esp. with apparent indulgence or… schoolmarm1903 transitive. To treat (a person or thing) in the manner of a schoolmarm; to instruct or guide, esp. patronizingly. ritz1911 transitive (a) reflexive. To give oneself airs. (b) To behave haughtily towards (someone), to snub (now rare). high-tone1917 transitive. U.S. colloquial. To treat in a superior or condescending manner. Now rare. upstage1921 figurative. To put (a person, etc.) at a disadvantage; to outshine. Also, to treat in a haughty or snobbish manner. colloquial. high-hat1922 transitive. To treat condescendingly. Cf. high hat, n. 2. infantilize1931 transitive. To treat (a person) inappropriately or condescendingly like an infant or young child; spec. to encourage infantile behaviour in (a… Subcategories:— become haughty or disdainful (1) |
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