patronize
US /ˈpeɪ.trə.naɪz/
UK /ˈpeɪ.trə.naɪz/
動詞
1.
擺出高人一等的姿態, 屈尊俯就
to treat someone in a way that seems friendly, but that shows that you think they are not as intelligent or important as you
範例:
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Don't patronize me; I understand perfectly well.
別擺出高人一等的姿態；我完全明白。
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She felt that her boss was always patronizing her.
她覺得她的老闆總是對她擺出高人一等的姿態。
2.
光顧, 惠顧, 支持
to be a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, or other business
範例:
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We encourage everyone to patronize local businesses.
我們鼓勵大家光顧當地企業。
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Many tourists patronize this charming little cafe.
許多遊客光顧這家迷人的小咖啡館。
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