patronage
英 [ˈpeɪtrənɪdʒ]
美['pætrənɪdʒ]
- n. 赞助；光顾；任免权
英英释意
- 1. the act of providing approval and support;
- "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
- 2. customers collectively;
- "they have an upper class clientele"
- 3. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
- 4. (politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support
- 5. the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers;
- "even before noon there was a considerable patronage"
双语例句
- 1. Patronage of the arts comes from businesses and private individuals.
- 对艺术的资助来自企业和个人。
来自《权威词典》
- 2. Though it was not yet noon, there was considerable patronage.
- 虽然时间未到中午, 店中已有许多顾客惠顾.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- 3. He has a great deal of patronage in his hands.
- 他有很大的任命权.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- 4. We give our patronage to local shops.
- 我们光顾本地的商店.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. A thousand thanks for your patronage.
- 多谢您的大力栽培.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》