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VERB
对…摆出屈尊俯就的样子
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.
例句
Don't you patronize me!...
别在我面前摆出一副屈尊俯就的样子!
Cornelia often felt patronised by her tutors.
科妮莉亚常常觉得她的老师们对她摆出屈尊俯就的样子。
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VERB
资助;赞助
Someone who patronizes artists, writers, or musicians supports them and gives them money.
例句
The Japanese Imperial family patronises the Japanese Art Association.
日本皇室资助日本艺术协会。
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VERB
光顾;惠顾
If someone patronizes a place such as a pub, bar, or hotel, they are one of its customers.
例句
The ladies of Berne liked to patronize the Palace for tea and little cakes.
伯尔尼的女士们喜欢去联邦宫殿用茶点。