patronization
光顾,赞助,惠顾,资助
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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.