patronize /ˈpætrəˌnaɪz/ CET6+ TEM8 ( patronizing, patronized, patronizes )

BRIT also patronise

• 1. 

  V-T If someone patronizes you, they speak or behave toward you in a way that seems friendly, but that shows that they think they are superior to you in some way. 屈尊对待 [表不满]

  例：

  Don't you patronize me!.

  你不要屈尊对待我。

• 2. 

  V-T Someone who patronizes artists, writers, or musicians supports them and gives them money. 赞助 [正式]

  例：

  The Japanese imperial family patronizes the Japanese Art Association.

  日本皇室资助日本艺术协会。

• 3. 

  V-T If someone patronizes a place such as a bar, shop, or hotel, they are one of its customers. 光顾

  例：

  The ladies of Berne liked to patronize the palace for tea and little cakes.

  伯尔尼的女士们喜欢光顾这个地方喝茶吃点心。