n. 赞助者，资助人
n. 〔商店、餐馆或酒店的〕顾客，主顾 ≈ customer
patronize/ise
v. 以貌似亲切却高人一等的态度对待
v. 光顾，惠顾〔商店、餐馆等〕
v. 赞助，资助〔机构或活动〕
patronage
n. 赞助，资助
n. 惠顾，光顾 ≈ custom
n. 〔有权势者为报答支持者而给予的〕恩惠
Travel was arduous and costly throughout the period, possible only for a privileged class – the same that produced gentlemen scientists, authors, antique experts, and patrons of the arts. 艺术的赞助者
Patrons are requested not to smoke. 请顾客不要吸烟。
The program focuses on kids’ interests without patronizing them. 该节目以平等的态度关注孩子们的兴趣。
The club is patronized by students and locals alike. 学生和当地居民都经常去那个俱乐部。
Thank you for your patronage. 感谢您的惠顾。
BrE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/