To be overbearing and condescending; to be arrogant and domineering; to lord it over others with haughty airs.
他总是以一种盛气凌人的姿态对待新来的同事，让大家感到很不舒服。
He always treats new colleagues with an overbearing and condescending attitude, which makes everyone feel very uncomfortable.
Era:
Early Modern
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Story:
During the Warring States period, Queen Dowager Zhao assisted her young son, King Xiaocheng of Zhao, in governing.
The State of Qin took advantage of this to attack Zhao.
Zhao sought help from the State of Qi, but Qi demanded that Lord Changan, Queen Dowager Zhao's youngest son, be sent to Qi as a hostage.
The Queen Dowager initially refused.
Minister Chu Long requested an audience.
The Queen Dowager put on an overbearing and arrogant front, but Chu Long's logical and heartfelt persuasion eventually convinced her to agree to Qi's request.
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