verb🔗Share後援する, 保護する, 支持するTo act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support."The wealthy art collector patronises young, emerging artists by buying their paintings and showcasing them in his gallery. "裕福な美術収集家は、若い新進気鋭のアーティストの絵画を購入し、自分のギャラリーで展示することで、彼らを後援しています。attitudeactionsocietyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareひいきにする, 常連になるTo make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer.""My grandfather often patronises the local bakery because he loves their sourdough bread." "祖父はサワードウブレッドが大好きなので、地元のパン屋をひいきにしています。businesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share見下す, 恩着せがましい態度をとるTo assume a tone of unjustified superiority toward; to talk down to, to treat condescendingly.""My manager patronises me by always explaining basic tasks as if I'm a child, even though I've been working here for years." "私のマネージャーは、私が何年もここで働いているのに、まるで子供のようにいつも基本的なタスクを説明して、私を見下します。attitudecharacterhumancommunicationlanguagesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share責める, 非難するTo blame, to reproach."The manager often patronises his team, blaming them for every small mistake. "マネージャーは、小さなミスごとにチームを責め、非難することがよくあります。attitudecharacteremotionlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
