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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.
例句
Don't you patronize me!...
別在我面前擺出一副屈尊俯就的樣子！
Cornelia often felt patronised by her tutors.
科妮莉亞常常覺得她的老師們對她擺出屈尊俯就的樣子。
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VERB
資助；贊助
Someone who patronizes artists, writers, or musicians supports them and gives them money.
例句
The Japanese Imperial family patronises the Japanese Art Association.
日本皇室資助日本藝術協會。
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VERB
光顧；惠顧
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.
伯爾尼的女士們喜歡去聯邦宮殿用茶點。