单词 | patronage |
释义 | patronage —patronage /ˈpæt.rə.nɪdʒ/ /ˈpeɪ.trən.ɪdʒ/ noun [U] (SUPPORT) F0 the support given to an organization by someone: » The charity enjoys the patronage of many prominent local business people.Thesaurus+: ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Defending and protectingF0 MAINLY DISAPPROVING the power of a person to give someone an important job or position: » Patronage is a potent force if used politically.Thesaurus+: ↑Recruiting staff, applying for and accepting jobsnoun [U] FORMAL (CUSTOMERS) ► F0 the business given to a shop or restaurant, etc. by its customers: » We would like to thank all of our customers for their patronage in the past.Thesaurus+: ↑People who buy things , ↑Traders, merchants and entrepreneurs |
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