| 单词 | patronize |
| 释义 | patronize (pætrənaɪz , US peɪt- ) Word forms: patronizes , patronizing , patronized regional note: in BRIT, also use patronise 1. verb If someone patronizes you, they speak or behave towards you in a way which seems friendly, but which shows that they think they are superior to you in some way. [disapproval] Don't you patronize me! [VERB noun] Cornelia often felt patronised by her tutors. [VERB-ed] 2. verb Someone who patronizes artists, writers, or musicians supports them and gives them money. [formal] The Japanese Imperial family patronises the Japanese Art Association. [VERB noun] 3. verb If someone patronizes a place such as a pub, bar, or hotel, they are one of its customers. [formal] The ladies of Berne liked to patronize the Palace for tea and little cakes. [VERB noun] Synonyms: support, promote, sponsor, back Translations: Chinese: 屈尊对待 Japanese: 見下した態度を取る人を |
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