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patronage

UK //ˈpætrənɪdʒ//US //ˈpeɪtrənɪdʒ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'patronus'(保护者),通过古法语 'patronage' 进入英语,最初指贵族对艺术家的支持。

noun

❶ 指某人对艺术家、作家等提供资金或支持的行为,通常是为了帮助他们发展事业或创作作品。

“The artist relied on the patronage of wealthy nobles to continue his work.”

(这位艺术家依靠贵族富豪的资助来继续他的创作。)

“Many Renaissance artists flourished under the patronage of the Medici family.”

(许多文艺复兴时期的艺术家在美第奇家族的资助下蓬勃发展。)

❶ 指顾客对某家商店或企业的光顾和支持,通常用于商业或服务行业。

“The small cafe relies on the patronage of local residents.”

(这家小咖啡馆依靠当地居民的光顾维持经营。)

“We appreciate your patronage and hope to serve you again soon.”

(我们感谢您的惠顾,并希望能再次为您服务。)

❶ 指政治或组织中对某人给予职位或特权的行为,通常带有偏袒或任人唯亲的意味。

“The mayor was accused of distributing jobs through political patronage.”

(市长被指控通过政治任命分配职位。)

“Patronage systems often lead to corruption and inefficiency in government.”

(庇护制度常常导致政府的腐败和效率低下。)

同义词:sponsorship, support, backing, funding, custom

常见短语

under the patronage of — 表示某人或某机构受到另一方的资助或保护,常用于正式场合或历史描述。

“The concert was held under the patronage of the cultural minister.”

(这场音乐会在文化部长的赞助下举行。)

political patronage — 指通过政治关系分配职位或资源的行为,通常带有负面含义。

“The scandal revealed widespread political patronage in government appointments.”

(这起丑闻揭露了政府任命中普遍存在的政治庇护现象。)