"patronize" 怎么发音

word

US

/ˈpætɹəˌnaɪz/, /ˈpeɪtɹəˌnaɪz/

PAY-truh-nize or PAT-truh-nize

UK

/ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹənaɪz/

PAY-truh-nize

释义

To talk to someone as if they are less intelligent or important, in a way that is offensive. Also, to regularly use or support a business as a customer.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/ˈpætɹəˌnaɪz/, /ˈpeɪtɹəˌnaɪz/

英式英语

/ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹənaɪz/

简化发音

美式

PAY-truh-nize or PAT-truh-nize

英式

PAY-truh-nize

语境中听

Please don't patronize me; I know what I'm doing.

We always patronize the bakery on Main Street.

It’s rude to patronize your classmates when they make mistakes.

She tends to patronize people when she explains things, which annoys everyone.