patronizing
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)
If someone is patronizing, they speak or behave towards you in a way that seems friendly, but which shows that they think they are superior to you.
The tone of the interview was unnecessarily patronizing.
面试官的口气让人觉得受了他多大恩惠似的,实在没有必要。
...his patronising attitude to the homeless.
他对无家可归者屈尊俯就的态度
1. (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Rudely, the waiter spoke to me in a patronizing tone.
这个服务员很粗鲁, 用高高在上的口气跟我说话.
Patronizing these actors was considered a sign of " refinement . "
据说这是 风雅 的事.
I began patronizing secondhand bookstore.
我开始逛旧书店.
When people give you that patronizing look, wink at'em.
当人们注目你的时候, 朝他们眨眨眼睛.
I'm a typical Leo, but I'm trying to overcome my patronizing side.
我就是典型的狮子座, 但我正努力克服自己自负的一面.