E文有个词, 叫patronize, 很难翻译,google 翻译成宠幸,
实际的意思是高高在上, condescending, 也很难翻译,
patronize
1 patronize patronizes patronizing patronized
If someone patronizes you, they speak or behave towards you in a way which seems friendly, but which shows that they think they are superior to you in some way.
Don't you patronize me!.
Cornelia often felt patronised by her tutors.
VB (BRIT) also patronise disapproval
2 patronize patronizes patronizing patronized
Someone who patronizes artists, writers, or musicians supports them and gives them money. (FORMAL)
The Japanese Imperial family patronises the Japanese Art Association.
VB (BRIT) also patronise
= sponsor
3 patronize patronizes patronizing patronized
If someone patronizes a place such as a pub, bar, or hotel, they are one of its customers. (FORMAL)
The ladies of Berne liked to patronize the Palace for tea and little cakes.
VB (BRIT) also patronise
= frequent
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condescending
condescending
If you say that someone is condescending, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they talk or behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people.
I'm fed up with your money and your whole condescending attitude.
They can be a bit condescending.
ADJ-GRADED disapproval
· condescendingly
`The practical work you did for us in Brazil was of great value,' he went on condescendingly.
ADV-GRADED: ADV after v
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