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| | | | NOUN | | | | | /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/ | | | | | 1 | help or money that is given to a person or organization 赞助；资助 | He enjoyed the patronage of many literary enthusiasts. 他得到了许多热爱文学的人的资助。 | | | 1a | used in a negative way for talking about help , especially in the form of a job , that is given to people in return for their support 庇护；扶植 | | The reforms are intended to halt political patronage and corruption. 改革旨在终结政治扶植和腐败。 | | | | | | 2 | formal the use of a restaurant , hotel , or other business （对餐馆、酒店或其他生意的）惠顾，光顾 | Bar patronage increases when no-smoking areas are provided. 提供无烟区后，光顾酒吧的人有所增加。 | | | |