ˋpetrәnIdʒ,ˋpæt-; ˊpætrәnidʒ< pa.tron.age >
<<名词>>
1 支持; 赞助, 资助; 庇护
2 施惠
It seems our little establishment has finally been deemed worthy of the bank's patronage. 看来银行终於认为值得资助我们这种小机构
3 (顾客的) 惠顾
Shopkeepers thanked Christmas shoppers for their patronage.圣诞节时店主们感谢顾客们的惠顾
4 顾客; 常客
The grand old hotel has a loyal but demanding patronage.这间壮丽的老旅馆有一些忠实, 但要求颇多的常客
5 a. 委派职务的权力
b. 委派职务
c. 被委任的职务
6 委派牧师的权力