patronage

'pætrәnidʒ

托福GRE Collins 1

n. (politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support
v. support by being a patron of

n. 赞助, 恩赐态度, 光顾, 任免权, 保护人的身分
[经] 光顾, 资助, 赞助

Collins 星级

6,185

BNC 频率

10,066

使用频率

patronage 由词根 patron（赞助者）和后缀 -age（表示状态或过程）构成，整体意思为赞助的状态或行为。

例句

1. The artist relied on the patronage of wealthy sponsors to create her new exhibition.

这位艺术家依靠富有赞助人的支持来创作她的新展览。

2. Many small businesses thrive due to the patronage of loyal customers.

许多小企业因忠实顾客的光顾而蓬勃发展。

3. The museum received patronage from the government to fund its renovation.

该博物馆得到了政府的资助以支持其翻新。