| 单词 | patronize | 
| 释义 | pa·tron·ize    (pātrə-nīz′, pătrə-)tr.v.  pa·tron·ized, pa·tron·iz·ing, pa·tron·iz·es  1.  To act as a patron to; support or sponsor: donors who patronize the orchestra. 2.  To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis: We patronize the local diner. 3.  To treat in a condescending manner, often in showing interest or kindness that is insincere: felt she was being patronized by her supervisor. pa′tron·i·zation (-trə-nĭ-zāshən) n. patron·iz′ing·ly adv.  | 
	
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