patronized
US /ˈpeɪ.trə.naɪzd/
UK /ˈpæt.rə.naɪzd/
動詞
1.
屈尊俯就, 以恩人自居
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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I wish he wouldn't patronize me by explaining things I already understand.
我希望他不要屈尊俯就地向我解釋我已經懂的事情。
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The store owner often patronized younger customers, assuming they knew less.
店主經常對年輕顧客擺出高人一等的姿態，認為他們懂得少。
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 always patronize local businesses to support our community.
我們總是光顧當地企業以支持我們的社區。
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Many tourists patronize the small cafe near the museum.
許多遊客光顧博物館附近的小咖啡館。