patronize
verb(British English also patronise)
- [transitive, intransitive] patronize (somebody) (disapproving)
to treat somebody in a way that seems friendly, but which shows that you think that they are not very intelligent, experienced, etc. 屈尊俯就地对待;摆出高人一等的派头 - [transitive] patronize something (formal)
to be a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, etc. Topics Cooking and eatingc2经常光顾 - [transitive] patronize somebody/something
to help a particular person, organization or activity by giving them money 赞助;资助