"deigns" in Chinese (Simplified)
屈尊
Definition
做某事时觉得自己高人一等,通常带有不情愿或傲慢的态度。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Deign” 常见于正式、文学或讽刺语境,日常口语中很少使用。多见于諷刺或表达高傲、居高临下的情绪,如 “deign to speak”。
Examples
She hardly ever deigns to speak with her neighbors.
她很少**屈尊**与邻居说话。
The king deigns to attend the festival every year.
国王每年都**屈尊**出席节日。
He rarely deigns to reply to messages.
他很少**屈尊**回复消息。
If she ever deigns to join us, it will be a miracle.
如果她哪天**屈尊**加入我们,那真是奇迹。
The manager finally deigns to listen to our ideas after months of ignoring us.
经理在几个月无视我们后终于**屈尊**听我们的想法。
Don't expect him to help unless he deigns to notice the problem.
除非他**屈尊**注意到问题,否则别指望他会帮忙。