His politeness smacks of condescension.他的客气带有屈尊俯就的意味。Despite its condescension toward the Bennet family, the letter begins to allay Elizabeth’s prejudice against Darcy.尽管这封信对班纳特家的态度很高傲，但它开始消除伊丽莎白对达西的偏见。I had never been spontaneously approached by a publisher and such condescension rather turned my head.还从没有一个出版商主动来与我接洽，这种屈尊有点让我受宠若惊。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
2. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
3. affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank;
"the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"