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patronising

/ˈpætrənaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

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verb

资助，赞助

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. "

这位富有的艺术品收藏家喜欢资助年轻、不出名的艺术家，通过购买他们的画作并推广他们的作品来支持他们。

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verb

光顾，惠顾。

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. "

我们每个星期六早上都光顾本地的面包店，因为他们的面包太好吃了。

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verb

屈尊俯就，摆架子。

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." "

我哥哥给我讲解数学作业的时候，总是摆出一副高人一等的架势，好像我很笨似的，其实我只是需要一点帮助而已。

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verb

责备，指责。

To blame, to reproach.

Examples :

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

经理在责备员工迟到，即使是因为公交车晚点。

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adjective

屈尊俯就的，自视高人一等的

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. "

虽然他本意是想帮忙解释问题，但他的解释方式却非常让人觉得屈尊俯就，自视高人一等，因为他说话速度很慢，用的词语也过于简单，好像我是个小孩子一样。

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