| 词汇 | patronize |
| 释义 | patronize 1 ENTRIES FOUND: patronize (verb) patronize verb also British patronise /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz/ Brit /ˈpætrəˌnaɪz/ patronizes; patronized; patronizing patronize verb also British patronise /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz/ Brit /ˈpætrəˌnaɪz/ patronizes; patronized; patronizing Learner's definition of PATRONIZE 1 [+ object] : to give money or support to (someone or something)资助；赞助；支持 The family patronizes the arts/symphony.这家人赞助艺术/交响乐活动。 2 disapproving : to talk to (someone) in a way that shows that you believe you are more intelligent or better than other people表现出高人一等的姿态 [+ object] He hated being patronized and pitied by those who didn't believe his story.他痛恨那些不相信他经历的人的居高临下和怜悯。 [no object] “I'm sure you did your best even though you failed.” “Please don't patronize.”“虽然你失败了，但我相信你尽力了。”“不用屈尊安慰我。” 3 [+ object] somewhat formal : to be a frequent or regular customer or user of (a place)常光顾；常惠顾 It's a popular department store patronized by many people. [=many people shop at the store]这是一家颇受欢迎的商场，有很多老顾客光顾。 I patronize the library regularly.我经常去图书馆。 |
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