patronize/patronise /ˈpeitrənaiz或ˈpætrənaiz/ vt.1. 对…以施惠人自居，以屈尊俯就的态度对待：She's a good-hearted girl, he said in a patronizing voice.她是一个心地善良的女孩，他以一种屈尊俯就的语气说道。She was determined not to be put down or patronized.她决心不让别人贬低她或在她面前以恩人自居。2. 光顾，惠顾（商店等）：Restaurants remaining open in the evening were well patronized.晚上继续营业的饭店经常有很多顾客光顾。