单词 | patronage |
释义 | Word Frequency patronage(ˈpætrənɪdʒ) noun 1. a. the support given or custom brought by a patron or patroness b. the position of a patron 2. (in politics) a. the practice of making appointments to office, granting contracts, etc b. the favours so distributed 3. a. a condescending manner b. any kindness done in a condescending way 4. Christianity the right to present a member of the clergy to a benefice |
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