talk down to
英 [tɔ:k daun tu:] 美 [tɔk daʊn tu]

释义

用高人一等的口气对人说话；

双语例句

用作动词(v.)

1. It is unwise for a lecturer to talk down to his audience.
   演说者自觉高人一等地向听众发表不演讲是不明智的。

权威例句

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