pa.tron.ize
v.tr.(及物动词)
pa.tron.ized,pa.tron.iz.ing,pa.tron.iz.es
To act as a patron to; support or sponsor.
保护,赞助:做…赞助人;支持或赞助
To go to as a customer, especially on a regular basis.
光顾,惠顾:作为顾客前往,尤指经常的主顾
To treat in a condescending manner.
屈尊:以屈尊俯就的态度对待
【引伸】
pa.troniza.tion
pa.troniz.ingly
adv.(副词)