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单词 patronize
释义
patronize
pætrənaɪz pt- ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz ˈpætrənˌaɪz
Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense patronizes, present participle patronizing, past tense , past participle patronized
in BRIT, also use 英国英语亦用 patronise
1 VERB 摆出屈尊俯就的样子 If someone patronizes you, they speak or behave towards you in a way which seems friendly, but which shows that they think they are superior to you in some way. 摆出屈尊俯就的样子 [disapproval]
  • Don't you patronize me!. [VERB noun]

    别在我面前摆出一副屈尊俯就的样子!

  • Cornelia often felt patronised by her tutors. [VERB-ed]

    科妮莉亚常常觉得她的老师们对她摆出屈尊俯就的样子。

2 VERB 资助;赞助 Someone who patronizes artists, writers, or musicians supports them and gives them money. 资助;赞助 [formal]
  • The Japanese Imperial family patronises the Japanese Art Association. [VERB noun]

    日本皇室资助日本艺术协会。

3 VERB 光顾;惠顾 If someone patronizes a place such as a pub, bar, or hotel, they are one of its customers. 光顾;惠顾 [formal]
  • The ladies of Berne liked to patronize the Palace for tea and little cakes. [VERB noun]

    伯尔尼的女士们喜欢去联邦宫殿用茶点。

SYN support, promote, sponsor, back
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