单词 | patronising |
释义 | patronising (once / 10601 pages) adj WORD FAMILY patronise: patronised, patronises, patronising+/patron: patroness, patronise, patronize, patronless, patrons/patroness: patronesses/patronised: unpatronised/patronize: patronized, patronizes, patronizing/patronized: unpatronized/patronizing: patronizingly USAGE EXAMPLESA family film that pleases everyone on the sofa without being remotely patronising is a joyful thing and a relief for parents. The Guardian(Dec 18, 2016) Did you find the reviews saying you were “a revelation” and “surprisingly funny” patronising? The Guardian(Dec 15, 2016) On the refugee crisis, we should drop the patronising “They are warm people.” The Guardian(Dec 10, 2016) adj (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension Syn arch, condescending, patronizing superior of or characteristic of high rank or importance |
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