talk down to sb.
- 高人一等地對某人講話; 以居高臨下的態度對人說話
- 釋義
片語
- 1. 高人一等地對某人講話; 以居高臨下的態度對人說話 He is sensitive about his lack of formal education, so be sure not to talk down to him. 他對自己沒有受過正式教育十分敏感, 所以一定不要用高人一等的態度跟他說話。 It is unwise for a lecturer to talk down to his audience. 演說者用高人一等的口氣向聽眾發表演講是不明智的。