patronage
US /ˈpæt.rə.nɪdʒ/
UK /ˈpæt.rə.nɪdʒ/
名词
1.
赞助, 资助, 庇护
the support, encouragement, or financial aid that an organization or individual bestows on another
示例:
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The arts festival relies heavily on corporate patronage.
艺术节严重依赖企业赞助。
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Her early career benefited from the patronage of a wealthy collector.
她的早期职业生涯得益于一位富有收藏家的赞助。
2.
庇护权, 任命权, 特权
the power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges
示例:
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Political patronage often leads to corruption.
政治庇护常导致腐败。
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The mayor used his patronage to appoint his friends to key positions.
市长利用他的庇护权任命他的朋友担任关键职位。
3.
惠顾, 光顾, 顾客
the regular custom and support given to a business by customers
示例:
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We appreciate your continued patronage.
我们感谢您的持续惠顾。
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The restaurant relies on local patronage to stay afloat.
这家餐厅依靠当地顾客的惠顾来维持生计。