patronizing

pronunciation

UK [ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ]word uk audio image

US [ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ] word us audio image

  • adj.
    自命为恩人的
    屈尊俯就的
    要人领情的
    傲慢的
  • vt.
    屈尊俯就(patronize的现在分词)

Word Origin

Example

1. But it now has customers who might never have thought of patronizing the business .
但是,现在它拥有了客户,也许从来都不想光顾它的客户。
2. Her patronizing sarcasm made my blood boil .
她那屈尊俯就的嘲笑使我怒火中烧。
3. Some passengers often treat taxi driver with great patronizing disregard .
一些乘客常常以恩人自居的漠然对待出租车司机。
4. Don 't be rude or patronizing .
不要言辞粗鲁或盛气凌人.
5. Mr. putin 's tone varied from patient and paternal to at times angry and patronizing .
普京的语气也在发生变化,从耐心、像父亲一般到有时生气、居高临下。

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