1. His patronizing tone made everyone uncomfortable.
他居高临下的语气让所有人感到不舒服。

2. She didn’t like the patronizing way he spoke to her.
她不喜欢他说话时那种轻视的态度。

3. The teacher tried not to sound patronizing when explaining the idea.
老师讲解时尽量避免显得高高在上。

4. I find his comments a bit patronizing.
我觉得他的评论有点居高临下。

A: I don’t like his patronizing attitude in meetings.
A：我不喜欢他在会议中那种居高临下的态度。

B: Yes, he should be more respectful when speaking.
B：是的，他说话时应该更尊重别人。

1) 以高人一等的态度对待他人

2) 言语或行为带有轻视意味

3) 让人感觉被低估或被教育式对待

4) 在交流中显得过于居高临下

1. 居高临下的；带有屈尊意味的

e.g. She disliked his patronizing tone. 她不喜欢他居高临下的语气。

2. 带有轻视他人的态度的

e.g. His patronizing remarks annoyed everyone. 他带有轻视的言论让所有人恼火。

adjective

1. Displaying an attitude of superiority, as if others are less intelligent or important.

Synonym: condescending, superior