the support given by a patron
赞助,资助
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the arts could no longer depend on private patronage .艺术再也不能依靠私人赞助了。
the power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges
(职务的)任命权;(特权的)给予权
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recruits are selected on merit, not through political patronage .新成员是择优而不是通过政治任命选出来的。
a patronizing or condescending manner
恩赐态度
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a twang of self-satisfaction — even patronage — about him .他带有一种自满甚至是恩赐般的腔调。
the regular custom given to a shop, restaurant, or public service by a person or group
(对商店、饭店或公共服务的)惠顾,光顾
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the direct train link was ending because of poor patronage .因为乘客很少,所以直达列车即将停开了。
(in ancient Rome)the rights and duties or position of a patron
(古罗马)庇护人的权力和职责;庇护人的地位。
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