patronize

美 [ˈpeɪtrənaɪz]英 [ˈpætrənaɪz]
  • v.光顾;资助;屈尊俯就地对待;摆出高人一等的派头;赞助

过去式: patronized 现在分词: patronizing 过去分词: patronized 第三人称单数: patronizes

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verb

1

屈尊俯就地对待;摆出高人一等的派头
to treat sb in a way that seems friendly, but which shows that you think that they are not very intelligent, experienced, etc.

Some television programmes tend to patronize children.

有些电视节目往往以大人的观点对待儿童。

2

经常光顾
to be a regular customer of a shop/store, restaurant, etc.

The club is patronized by students and locals alike.

学生和当地居民都经常去那个俱乐部。

3

赞助;资助
to help a particular person, organization or activity by giving them money

She patronizes many contemporary British artists.

她赞助许多英国当代艺术家。

patronize

频次

  • 2
    VERB 对…摆出屈尊俯就的样子
    If someone patronizes you, they speak or behave towards you in a way which seems friendly, but which shows that they think they are superior to you in some way.

    Don't you patronize me!...

    别在我面前摆出一副屈尊俯就的样子!

  • 3
    VERB 资助;赞助
    Someone who patronizes artists, writers, or musicians supports them and gives them money.

    The Japanese Imperial family patronises the Japanese Art Association.

    日本皇室资助日本艺术协会。

  • 4
    VERB 光顾;惠顾
    If someone patronizes a place such as a pub, bar, or hotel, they are one of its customers.

    The ladies of Berne liked to patronize the Palace for tea and little cakes.

    伯尔尼的女士们喜欢去联邦宫殿用茶点。

verb

1
be a regular customer or client of
We patronize this store
Our sponsor kept our art studio going for as long as he could
Synonym: patronise patronage support keep going
2
treat condescendingly
Synonym: patronise condescend
3
assume sponsorship of
Synonym: sponsor patronise
4
do one's shopping at;do business with;be a customer or client of
Synonym: patronise shop shop at buy at frequent sponsor

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  1. I 'll never patronize that store again .

    我再也不去光顾那家商店了。

  2. Luck , please patronize , cherish every individual effort and pay .

    幸运之神,请你光顾,眷恋每一个人的努力和付出。

  3. I was only trying to explain ; I didn 't want to sound patronizing .

    我只是想解释一下而已,绝无自诩清高之意。

  4. Some television programmes tend to patronize children .

    有些电视节目往往以大人的观点对待儿童。

  5. The club is patronized by students and locals alike .

    学生和当地居民都经常去那个俱乐部。

  6. She patronizes many contemporary British artists .

    她赞助许多英国当代艺术家。

  7. The voice was patronizing and affected , the accent artificial .

    声音拿腔拿调的,听上去矫揉造作。

  8. Burke 's response seemed a little patronizing , though he undoubtedly hadn 't intended it that way

    伯克的回答有点施恩与人的感觉,尽管他无疑并没有那个意思。

  9. The ladies of Berne liked to patronize the Palace for tea and little cakes .

    伯尔尼的女士们喜欢去联邦宫殿用茶点。

  10. The tone of the interview was unnecessarily patronizing .

    面试官的口气让人觉得受了他多大恩惠似的,实在没有必要。

  11. It is counter-productive to address an interviewee in patronizing tones .

    以盛气凌人的语气同面试者讲话将会适得其反。

  12. Don 't you patronize me !

    别在我面前摆出一副屈尊俯就的样子!

  13. We patronize our neighbourhood stores .

    我们通常到邻近的商店采买。

  14. I simply cannot put up with your abjection to his patronizing tone .

    我就是受不了你对他那种高高在上的腔调还那么低三下四。

  15. The chic restaurant is patronized by many celebrities .

    这家时髦的饭店常有名人光顾。

  16. Mansplaining refers to explain in a patronizing manner , assuming total ignorance on the part of those listening .

    “男人说教”的意思是以居高临下的说教姿态向对方解释某事,以为对方完全无知。

  17. mansplain - ( Of a man ) explain ( something ) to someone , typically a woman , in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing

    男人说教:(一个男人)向别人,通常为女性,解释某件事情,而且是以一副居高临下的姿态

  18. Mansplaining is a portmanteau of the words man and explaining , defined as " to explain something to someone , typically a man to woman , in a manner regarded as condescending1 or patronizing . "

    “男人说教”是英文单词“男人”和“解释说明”两个词的合成词,指的是“向别人,通常为男性向女性,解释某件事情,而且是以一副居高临下的姿态”。

  19. People will feel like you 're just patronizing them .

    人们会以为你在施舍他们。

  20. Keep on getting your books for free by patronizing your local library .

    上当地图书馆,免费借阅书籍。

  21. Where does she get off patronizing me like that ?

    她以为她是谁啊?竟然如此居高临下地跟我说话!

  22. Welcome domestic and international enterprise and friend to patronize cooperation heartily .

    热忱欢迎国内外企业和朋友惠顾合作。

  23. When people give you that patronizing look , wink at'em.

    当人们注目你的时候,朝他们眨眨眼睛。

  24. A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient .

    由于资助他人而显示出对接受者缺乏尊重。

  25. Some passengers often treat taxi driver with great patronizing disregard .

    一些乘客常常以恩人自居的漠然对待出租车司机。

  26. Don 't patronize others and take the wrong steps under your own feet .

    不要光顾的他人,并采取根据你自己的脚错误的步骤。

  27. What products or services do you want from the pet shop you currently patronize ?

    你最希望你现时光顾的宠物店能提供甚麽产品或服务?

  28. Always keep smile and eye contact , but must not be overly patronizing .

    始终保持笑容和目光交流,但是一定不能过于做作。

  29. But let us not come with any patronizing nonsense about His being a great human teacher .

    但是,千万不要说他是伟大的人类导师这类的废话(这样说,你还以为是对他的抬举)。

  30. Warmly welcome friends from home and abroad to patronize !

    热忱欢迎海内外朋友惠顾!