1707, present participle adjective from condescend. Originally in a positive sense (of God, the Savior, etc.) until late 18c. Related: Condescendingly (1650s).
实用例句
1. I'm fed up with your money and your whole condescending attitude.
我讨厌你的钱，也受够了你居高临下的态度。
来自柯林斯例句
2. They can be a bit condescending.
他们可能有点儿架子。
来自柯林斯例句
3. He has a condescending attitude towards women.
他对女性总是居高临下。
来自《权威词典》
4. He tends to adopt a condescending manner when talking to young women.
和年轻女子说话时,他喜欢摆出一副高高在上的姿态.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. I didn't like his tone of voice; I felt he was being condescending.