condescension
noun /ˌkɒndɪˈsenʃn/
/ˌkɑːndɪˈsenʃn/
[uncountable]- behaviour that shows that you think you are more important and more intelligent than other people
表现出优越感的;居高临下的 - Her smile was a mixture of pity and condescension.
她的微笑中夹杂着怜悯与傲慢。 - She gave me some friendly advice without a trace of condescension.
她毫无屈尊地给了我一些友好的建议。
- Her smile was a mixture of pity and condescension.