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patronization

/pey-truh-nahyz, pa‐/US // ˈpeɪ trəˌnaɪz, ˈpæ‐ //UK // (ˈpætrəˌnaɪz) //

光顾,赞助,惠顾,资助

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Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    pa·tron·ized, pa·tron·iz·ing.

    • : to give one's regular patronage; trade with.
    • : to behave in an offensively condescending manner toward: a professor who patronizes his students.
    • : to act as a patron toward; support.

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Examples

  • In college, McCann frequently patronized the Austin-based wings-and-beer joint Pluckers Wing Bar.

  • Meanwhile, package volumes surged as a homebound nation patronized online shopping to avoid crowded stores.

  • Sadly but predictably, the Hotel Pennsylvania is now a pretty dingy place that no one truly classy patronizes unless all they care about is cost.

  • In that case, it may be up to customers to vote with their dollars and only patronize restaurants with fair employee election day policies.

  • Third places like cafes are ideal for young creatives looking for affordable businesses they can patronize while also being able to practice their craft, Sbicca says.

  • The note of patronization, the tone of superior wisdom, stung the scientist.