1. | [t] ~ to do sth 屈尊;俯就to do sth that you think it is below your social or professional position to do |
We had to wait almost an hour before he condescended to see us. 我们等了几乎一小时他才屈尊大驾来见我们。 |
2. | [i] ~ to sb (对某人)表现出优越感to behave towards sb as though you are more important and more intelligent than they are |
When giving a talk, be careful not to condescend to your audience. 发表讲话时,注意别对听众表现出高人一等的样子。 |