词汇 | patronize |
释义 | patronize /`petrәnˏaɪz/ (过去式: patronized; 过去完成式: patronized; 现在进行式: patronizing) v.t. To act as guardian or benefactor toward; support or protect. 赞助;支持;保护。 He patronized young poets. 他赞助年轻人。 To treat with condescension; favor. 垂顾;眷顾。 We dislike to have anybody patronize us. 我们不喜欢被人以施恩的态度对待。 To frequent or deal with regularly as a customer. 光顾。 I patronize the bookstore. 我经常光顾那家书店。 derivatives n. patronization. n. patronizer. adv. patronizingly. |
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