patronize

動詞

1. 1

   屈尊俯就、以高人一等的態度對待、輕視貶義

   Don't patronize me; I understand the situation perfectly well.

   別用那種高高在上的態度對我說話，我完全清楚狀況。

2. 2

   光顧、惠顧、常去正式

   Locals have patronized this bakery for over thirty years.

   當地人光顧這家麵包店已經超過三十年。

3. 3

   贊助、資助、支持

   Wealthy families once patronized painters and musicians.

   富裕人家從前會贊助畫家與音樂家。