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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

patronize

英  [ˈpætrənaɪz]
    
美  [ˈpeɪt-]

[VERB]

又拼作 patronise  
    VERB. 动词

  • 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

    frequent

    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。

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