"condescend to" 怎么发音
expression
ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
kahn-di-SEND to, tuh, ti
kˌɒndɪsˈɛnd/ /tˈuː
kon-di-SEND TOO
释义
To do something that you think is below your status or dignity, often showing a sense of superiority towards others.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
英式英语
kˌɒndɪsˈɛnd/ /tˈuː
简化发音
美式
kahn-di-SEND to, tuh, ti
英式
kon-di-SEND TOO
语境中听
He would not condescend to speak with them.
She refused to condescend to answer such rude questions.
Why should I condescend to do all the work myself?
He only condescended to help when everyone was watching.