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pa.tron.ize objBr and Aus usually -ise H5pAt7rE7naIz, $5peI7trE-v [T]disapproving to speak to or behave towards (someone) as if they are stupid or unimportant对…摆出颐指气使的样子Stop patronising me -- I understand the play as well as you do.别弄得高我一等似的----我和你一样理解这出戏。She was always patronizing the locals who were all very intelligent and hard-working.她对当地人老是一副颐指气使的样子,其实他们全都既有才智又勤奋。
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