patronize

动词

1. 1

   屈尊俯就、以高人一等的态度对待、轻视贬义

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

   别用那种高高在上的态度对我说话，我完全清楚状况。

2. 2

   光顾、惠顾、常去正式

   Locals have patronized this bakery for over thirty years.

   当地人光顾这家面包店已经超过三十年。

3. 3

   赞助、资助、支持

   Wealthy families once patronized painters and musicians.

   富裕人家从前会赞助画家与音乐家。