patronage

英汉词典

形容词

英 [ˈpætrənɪdʒ] 美 [ˈpætrənɪdʒ]

• 赞助的，资助的

名词

英 [ˈpætrənɪdʒ] 美 [ˈpætrənɪdʒ]

• 资助，赞助
• 光顾，惠顾
• 庇护，庇荫
• 保护，庇护

词汇扩充

• patronize：光顾，惠顾
• patron：赞助人，资助人
• patroness：资助者，赞助人

词语辨析

patronage, favor, support

这三个词都有“支持，赞助”的意思，但含义略有不同。

patronage：多指对艺术、学术等领域的赞助和资助。

favor：指对某人或某事的帮助、支持，比较普遍。

support：指对某个目标或事业的支持，可以是经济上或其他方面的帮助。

近义词

support, sponsorship, backing, aid, assistance

反义词

disfavor, opposition

柯林斯词典

1. patronage

noun

1. the support given or custom brought by a patron or patroness

2. the position of a patron

3. a. the power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges

b. (formerly) the granting of favours, offices, etc., to reward or influence

4. the practice of making appointments to office, granting contracts, etc., to friends

5. business custom

6. (in Colonial America) the support or business given by patrons of stores, hotels, etc.

7. (in medieval Europe) the privileges, including the appointment of clergy, held by bishops and abbots as feudal lords

牛津词典

1. patronage

noun

1. the support given by a patron

2. the power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges

3. the practice of making appointments to office, granting contracts, etc., to friends

4. the business given to a store, restaurant, etc., by its customers, or the customers themselves

5. the encouragement, support, or financial aid given to a person or organization

用法

1. They relied on the patronage of wealthy individuals to fund their research.

2. The art gallery depends on the patronage of the local community.

3. The politician used his patronage to reward his supporters with government contracts.

4. She was grateful for the patronage of her loyal customers.

5. The wealthy businessman offered his patronage to the struggling theater company.

例句

1. He has always benefited from his father's patronage.
2. She has lost the patronage of many of her former clients.
3. The artist's work received patronage from a wealthy art collector.
4. The theater company relies on the patronage of local businesses to stay afloat.
5. The politician used his patronage to secure votes in the election.
6. She was grateful for the patronage of her loyal customers.
7. The gallery depends on the patronage of art enthusiasts.
8. The artist was able to pursue his passion thanks to the patronage of a wealthy benefactor.
9. He used his patronage to help his friends secure positions in the company.
10. The restaurant's success is due to the patronage of local residents.
11. The university relies on the patronage of alumni to fund scholarships.
12. The company's patronage of local charities has earned them a positive reputation.
13. She decided to take her patronage elsewhere after receiving poor service at the store.
14. The artist's career took off thanks to the patronage of influential art collectors.
15. He used his patronage to support local businesses.
16. The theater company's survival is dependent on the patronage of its loyal supporters.
17. She sought the patronage of wealthy individuals to fund her startup.
18. The art gallery is grateful for the continued patronage of its members.
19. The politician promised to use his patronage to benefit the local community.
20. They relied on the patronage of generous donors to fund their research.