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pat·ron·iz·ing (BrE alsopat·ron·is·ing ) BrE /ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ/ NAmE /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/ adjective (disapproving ) showing that you think you are better or more intelligent than sb else 自以为高人一等的；摆架子的SYN superior◆ a patronizing smile 屈尊俯就的一笑◆ I was only trying to explain ; I didn't want to sound patronizing . 我只是想解释一下而已，绝无自诩清高之意。▸ pat·ron·iz·ing·ly, pat·ron·is·ing·lyBrE /ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋli/ NAmE /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋli/ adverb ◆ He patted her hand patronizingly . 他以上级姿态拍了拍她的手。 |