/ˈpætrənaɪz; US ˈpeɪt- ||; ˈpetrənˌaɪz/(also -ise)
verb [T]
1 to treat sb in a way that shows that you think you are better, more intelligent, experienced, etc than he/she is 以降尊纡贵的态度对待（某人）
2 (
formal 正式) to be a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, etc （经常）光顾，惠顾
➔patronizing(also -ising) adj I really hate that patronizing smile of hers. 我真讨厌她那降尊纡贵般的笑容。 ➔patronizingly(also -isingly) adv