单词 | patronize |
释义 | patronize patronize DISAPPROVING (UK USUALLY patronise) /ˈpæt.rən.aɪz/ aep /ˈpeɪ.trən-/ /ˈpæt.rən-/ verb [T] (ACT SUPERIOR) ↑Verb Endings for patronize ► F0 to speak to or behave towards someone as if they are stupid or not important: » Stop patronizing me - I understand the play as well as you do.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing arrogance and conceit , ↑Confidence and self-assurance , ↑Boasting patronize FORMAL (UK USUALLY patronise) /ˈpæt.rən.aɪz/ aep /ˈpeɪ.trən-/ /ˈpæt.rən-/ verb [T] (BE CUSTOMER) ↑Verb Endings for patronize ► F0 to be a regular customer of a shop or restaurant, etc.: » The restaurant was patronized by many artists and writers during the 1920s.Thesaurus+: ↑Buying |
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