to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent
以高高在上的态度与别人说话，好像他们不聪明 (yi gaogao zai shang de taidu yu bieren shuohua haoxiang tamen bu congming)
"He always talks down to his coworkers, which is rude."
"他总是以高高在上的态度和同事说话，这很无礼。" (ta zongshi yi gaogao zai shang de taidu he tongshi shuohua zhe hen wuli)
to spend less money due to financial difficulties
to actively join in conversations or debates
success comes from hard work, not by chance
to be the first to do something or lead the way
to secretly give information or a warning
to adjust oneself to new situations or changes
