in BRIT, also use 英國英語亦用 patronise
1 VERB 對…擺出屈尊俯就的樣子 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.
對…擺出屈尊俯就的樣子 [disapproval] -
Don't you patronize me!. [VERB noun]
别在我面前擺出一副屈尊俯就的樣子!
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Cornelia often felt patronised by her tutors. [VERB-ed]
科妮莉亞常常覺得她的老師們對她擺出屈尊俯就的樣子。
2 VERB 資助;贊助 Someone who
patronizes artists, writers, or musicians supports them and gives them money.
資助;贊助 [formal] 3 VERB 光顧;惠顧 If someone
patronizes a place such as a pub, bar, or hotel, they are one of its customers.
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