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Condescended Meaning in English

word · lemma: condescend

ˌkɑndɪˈsɛndɪd
kahn-di-SEN-did
kˌɒndɪsˈɛndɪd
kon-di-SEND-id

释义

To behave as if you are better or smarter than others, often by speaking or acting as though other people are less important.

用法与细微差别

Formal or neutral, often negative. Commonly appears as 'condescend to do something' or 'condescended to someone.' Implies superiority and patronizing behavior. Not used to mean being kind—avoid confusing with 'descended' or 'consented.'

例句

He condescended to help us with the project.

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She condescended to answer my question.

basic

The boss condescended to join us for lunch.

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I hated the way she condescended to me when I asked for help.

natural

He only condescended to attend the meeting because his boss insisted.

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Don’t act like you condescended to do me a favor.

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