condescend /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/ TEM8 ( condescending, condescended, condescends )

• 1. 

  V-T If someone condescends to do something, they agree to do it, but in a way which shows that they think they are better than other people and should not have to do it. 屈尊 [表不满]

  例：

  When he condescended to speak, he contradicted himself three or four times in the space of half an hour.

  当他屈尊讲话时，半小时内有三四次前后矛盾。

• 2. 

  V-I If you say that someone condescends to other people, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people. 摆出高人一等的架子 [表不满]

  例：

  Don't condescend to me.

  不要对我摆出高人一等的样子。