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单词 patronize
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
pa•tron•ize /ˈpeɪtrəˌnaɪz, ˈpæ-/USA pronunciation   v. [+ object], -ized, -iz•ing. 
  1. to give (a store, hotel, etc.) one's regular business:He patronizes the same coffee shop daily.
  2. to behave in an arrogant, proud, or condescending manner toward:"Stop patronizing me,'' she complained to her boss.
  3. to act as a patron toward (an artist, etc.);
    support.
pa•tron•iz•er, n. [countable]See -patr-.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
pa•tron•ize  (pātrə nīz′, pa-),USA pronunciation v.t., -ized, -iz•ing. 
  1. to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage;
    trade with.
  2. to behave in an offensively condescending manner toward:a professor who patonizes his students.
  3. to act as a patron toward (an artist, institution, etc.);
    support.
Also,[esp. Brit.,] patron•ise′. 
  • patron + -ize 1580–90
patron•iz′a•ble, adj. 
pa′tron•i•za tion, n. 
pa tron•iz′er, n. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
patronize, patronise /ˈpætrəˌnaɪz/ vb
  1. to behave or treat in a condescending way
  2. (transitive) to act as a patron or patroness by sponsoring or bringing trade to

ˈpatronˌizer, ˈpatronˌiser n
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