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patronising

/ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

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verb

後援する, 保護する, 支持する

To act as a patron of; to defend, protect, or support.

Examples :

"The wealthy art collector enjoys patronising young, unknown artists by buying their paintings and promoting their work. "

裕福な美術収集家は、若い無名のアーティストの絵画を購入し、彼らの作品を宣伝することで、彼らを後援することを楽しんでいます。

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verb

ひいきにする, 常連になる

To make oneself a customer of a business, especially a regular customer.

Examples :

"We patronise the local bakery every Saturday morning because their bread is delicious. "

パンがおいしいので、毎週土曜日の朝は地元のパン屋をひいきにしています。

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verb

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.

Examples :

""My older brother was patronising me when he explained how to do my math homework, making me feel stupid even though I just needed a little help." "

兄は、数学の宿題のやり方を説明するときに私を見下し、少し助けが必要だっただけなのに、自分がバカになったように感じました。

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verb

責める, 咎める

To blame, to reproach.

Examples :

"The manager was patronising the employee for being late, even though the bus was delayed. "

マネージャーは、バスが遅れたにもかかわらず、従業員を遅刻で責めていた。

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adjective

見下した, 恩着せがましい

Offensively condescending.

Examples :

"His explanation of the problem, while intended to be helpful, was actually quite patronising because he spoke very slowly and used overly simple words, as if I were a child. "

問題の説明は、役立つように意図されていたものの、実際には非常に恩着せがましかった。なぜなら、彼は非常にゆっくりと話し、まるで私が子供であるかのように、過度に簡単な言葉を使ったからだ。

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