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patronize

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pat·ron·ize (also patronise British EnglishBrE) /ˈpætrənaɪz $ ˈpeɪ-, ˈpæ-/ verb [transitiveT]  
1 TALK TO somebodyto talk to someone in a way which seems friendly but shows that you think they are not as intelligent or do not know as much as you 以貌似亲切却高人一等的态度对待
 Don’t patronize me!
别对我摆出一副纡尊降贵的样子!
 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。
2. formalDB to use or visit a shop, restaurant etc 光顾,惠顾〔商店、餐馆等〕
3. SUPPORT A PERSON, GROUP, OR PLANto support or give money to an organization or activity 赞助,资助〔机构或活动〕
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From Longman Business Dictionary
patronizepat·ron·ize /ˈpætrənaɪzˈpeɪ-, ˈpæ-/ (also patronise British EnglishBrE) verb [transitiveT]
1American EnglishAmECOMMERCE to use or visit a particular shop, restaurant, hotel etc
Many homosexuals patronize gay-owned companies simply because they feel more comfortable there.
2to speak to someone in a way that suggests that they are not as intelligent as you
The agency has a reputation for patronizing clients who don’t agree with its creative ideas.
3to support or give money to an organization or activity
The State patronizes the arts by designating ten thousand Kuwaiti Dinars annually for the selection and purchase of paintings by Kuwaiti artists.
patronizing (also patronising British EnglishBrE) adjectiveadj
It’s patronizing not to expect women to fulfill a contract just because they have childcare responsibilities.
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