patronage

名詞

1. 1

   贊助、資助、支持

   The gallery relies on the patronage of a few wealthy collectors.

   這家畫廊仰賴少數富有收藏家的贊助。

2. 2

   光顧、惠顧正式

   We thank you for your patronage and hope to see you again.

   感謝您的光顧，期待再次為您服務。

3. 3

   任免權、分贓（政治酬庸）

   The mayor used patronage to reward loyal party workers with city jobs.

   市長利用任免權把市政職位分給忠誠的黨工。

4. 4

   恩賜態度、施恩的姿態貶義

   There was a hint of patronage in the way he praised her work.

   他稱讚她的作品時，語氣裡帶著一點施恩的姿態。