patronize
英 [ˈpætrənaɪz]
美 [ˈpeɪt-]
[VERB]
又拼作 patronise
patronizes , patronizing , patronized
1. [T 及物动词] 屈尊对待
If someone patronizes you, they speak or behave towards you in a way that seems friendly, but that shows that they think they are superior to you in some way.
双语例句
例：Don't you patronize me!.
你不要屈尊对待我。
2. [T 及物动词] 赞助
Someone who patronizes artists, writers, or musicians supports them and gives them money.
双语例句
例：The Japanese imperial family patronizes the Japanese Art Association.
日本皇室资助日本艺术协会。
3. [T 及物动词] 光顾
If someone patronizes a place such as a bar, shop, or hotel, they are one of its customers.
近义词
双语例句
例：The ladies of Berne liked to patronize the palace for tea and little cakes.
伯尔尼的女士们喜欢来这个地方喝茶吃点心。
VERB. 动词
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