patronage

名词

1. 1

   赞助、资助、支持

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

   这家画廊仰赖少数富有收藏家的赞助。

2. 2

   光顾、惠顾正式

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

   感谢您的光顾，期待再次为您服务。

3. 3

   任免权、分赃（政治酬庸）

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

   市长利用任免权把市政职位分给忠诚的党工。

4. 4

   恩赐态度、施恩的姿态贬义

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

   他称赞她的作品时，语气里带著一点施恩的姿态。