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patronizing

/ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/

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1 · adj.

treating someone as less intelligent or capable

居高临下的；带有优越感的

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Her patronizing tone made the new staff reluctant to ask questions.
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她居高临下的语气让新员工不愿提问。
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