英语词汇“patronage”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

patronage

/ˈpatr(ə)nɪdʒ

/ /ˈpeɪtr(ə)nɪdʒ/

noun [mass noun]

1The support given by a patron: the arts could no longer depend on private patronage...

It enjoyed no government funding and no guarantee of private patronage.
Exploration, however, depended upon private patronage despite theorists imploring that maritime expansionism should be state-sponsored.
As an artist I rely upon the support and patronage of a public audience; I rely upon my words and images being seen as I created them.

Synonyms

sponsorship, backing, funding, financing, philanthropy, promotion, furtherance, help, aid, assistance, support, guaranty, encouragement, championship, advocacy, defence, protection, guardianship, aegis, auspices

2The power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges: recruits are selected on merit, not through political patronage...

Imperial authorities also used their powers of patronage or appointment, the mechanisms of taxation, and the provision of public works, to the same end.
In the past the civil service was used as an employment office for political patronage.
Over-zealous political patronage, greed and power are behind the latest saga, no doubt.

Synonyms

power of appointment, right of appointment, favouritism, nepotism, partisanship, partiality, preferential treatment;

the old boy network

3A patronizing or condescending manner: a twang of self-satisfaction—even patronage—about him...

Without a hint of patronage or condescension, he shows how both characters are victims of circumstance.

Synonyms

condescension, patronizing, deigning, stooping, disdain, disrespect, scorn, contempt, mockery;

snobbery, snobbishness

rare patronization

4The regular custom attracted by a shop, restaurant, etc. the direct train link was ending because of poor patronage...

I need to prepare for a new chapter in my coffee shop patronage.
Immigration has enriched the range of restaurants, and restaurant patronage is rising.
At the time we were aboard, there was a small but well selected book collection, which included children's books, that attracted considerable patronage.

Synonyms

custom, trade, business, commerce, trafficking;

shopping, buying, purchasing

5 Roman History The rights and duties or position of a patron.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, from patron 'protector, advocate' (see patron).

单词	patronage
释义	patronage /ˈpatr(ə)nɪdʒ / /ˈpeɪtr(ə)nɪdʒ/ noun [mass noun] 1The support given by a patron: the arts could no longer depend on private patronage... It enjoyed no government funding and no guarantee of private patronage. Exploration, however, depended upon private patronage despite theorists imploring that maritime expansionism should be state-sponsored. As an artist I rely upon the support and patronage of a public audience; I rely upon my words and images being seen as I created them. Synonyms sponsorship, backing, funding, financing, philanthropy, promotion, furtherance, help, aid, assistance, support, guaranty, encouragement, championship, advocacy, defence, protection, guardianship, aegis, auspices 2The power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges: recruits are selected on merit, not through political patronage... Imperial authorities also used their powers of patronage or appointment, the mechanisms of taxation, and the provision of public works, to the same end. In the past the civil service was used as an employment office for political patronage. Over-zealous political patronage, greed and power are behind the latest saga, no doubt. Synonyms power of appointment, right of appointment, favouritism, nepotism, partisanship, partiality, preferential treatment; the old boy network 3A patronizing or condescending manner: a twang of self-satisfaction—even patronage—about him... Without a hint of patronage or condescension, he shows how both characters are victims of circumstance. Synonyms condescension, patronizing, deigning, stooping, disdain, disrespect, scorn, contempt, mockery; snobbery, snobbishness rare patronization 4The regular custom attracted by a shop, restaurant, etc. the direct train link was ending because of poor patronage... I need to prepare for a new chapter in my coffee shop patronage. Immigration has enriched the range of restaurants, and restaurant patronage is rising. At the time we were aboard, there was a small but well selected book collection, which included children's books, that attracted considerable patronage. Synonyms custom, trade, business, commerce, trafficking; shopping, buying, purchasing 5 Roman History The rights and duties or position of a patron. Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, from patron 'protector, advocate' (see patron).
随便看	approbation approbative approbatory appropriacy appropriate appropriate adult appropriately appropriateness appropriate technologist appropriate technology appropriation appropriationist appropriator approval approval rating approve approved school approving approvingly approx. approximant approximate approximately approximation approximative