patronize
🇺🇸
/ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/
🇬🇧
/ˈpætrənaɪz/
verb
R
To act friendly but show you think someone is not smart or experienced.
Some teachers patronize students by using very simple words.
有些老师通过使用非常简单的词语来居高临下地对待学生。
R
To be a regular customer at a store or business.
Many people patronize the local coffee shop every morning.
许多人每天早上都会光顾当地的咖啡店。
R
To support someone or something with money.
She likes to patronize young artists by buying their work.
她喜欢通过购买作品来资助年轻艺术家。
translation
以高人一等的态度对待, 光顾, 资助
词形变化
3rd Present
patronizes
Past
patronized
Perfect
patronized
Progressive
patronizing