patronizing
adj. 自命為恩人的; 屈尊俯就的; 要人領情的; 傲慢的
vt. 屈尊俯就(patronize的現在分詞)
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.
面試官的口氣讓人覺得受了他多大恩惠似的,實在沒有必要。
...his patronising attitude to the homeless.
他對無家可歸者屈尊俯就的態度
1. (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Rudely, the waiter spoke to me in a patronizing tone.
這個服務員很粗魯, 用高高在上的口氣跟我說話.
Patronizing these actors was considered a sign of " refinement . "
據說這是 風雅 的事.
I began patronizing secondhand bookstore.
我開始逛舊書店.
When people give you that patronizing look, wink at'em.
當人們注目你的時候, 朝他們眨眨眼睛.
I'm a typical Leo, but I'm trying to overcome my patronizing side.
我就是典型的獅子座, 但我正努力克服自己自負的一面.