英语

patronizingly

gb/pˈætɹənˌaɪzɪŋli/ us/pˈætɹənˌaɪzɪŋli/
C1 英语
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adverb C1 property
1

in a condescending way

in a way that makes someone feel small or stupid

用法模式: [say/speak/talk/smile] patronizingly (to/at) [someone]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the other meaning of patronize (“support a business or artist”). In modern use, patronizingly almost always means “condescendingly.”
近义词
condescendingly (More formal; a direct synonym.) | superiorly (Emphasizes acting as if you are better than others.) | snidely (Often implies mocking or contempt in addition to condescension.)
反义词
respectfully (Shows regard and avoids talking down to someone.) | humbly (Shows modesty rather than superiority.)
搭配
smile patronizingly |speak patronizingly |talk patronizingly |say it patronizingly |patronizingly explain |patronizingly dismiss |patronizingly call [someone] "dear" |patronizingly remind [someone] |patronizingly pat [someone] on the head |answer patronizingly
主题
communication |emotions |social_relations
例句
  • He spoke patronizingly, as if she couldn’t possibly understand the basics.
  • “Good job,” she said patronizingly, in the same tone you’d use with a child.
  • The manager smiled patronizingly and dismissed the customer’s complaint.
学习者例句
  • Please don’t talk to me patronizingly.
  • He answered patronizingly.
语法
词典原形
patronizingly
IPA
GB/pˈætɹənˌaɪzɪŋli/
US/pˈætɹənˌaɪzɪŋli/
音节与重音
pat - ron - iz - ingly (4 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (pat)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: patronizingly
  • Plural: patronizinglies
词族
Forms
patronizinglies noun
Core family
patronize verb C1 patronizing adjective C1
Related words
patron noun B1 patronage noun B2
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