英:['peɪtrənəl]
美:['peɪtrənəl]
英:['peɪtrənəl]
美:['peɪtrənəl]
noun
a person chosen, named, or honored as a special guardian, protector, or supporter
a patron of the arts
a wealthy or influential supporter of an artist or writer
… the unspoken contract between artist and patron …—D. D. R. Owen
a social or financial sponsor of a social function (such as a ball or concert)
a patron of the annual masked ball
one that uses wealth or influence to help an individual, an institution, or a cause
a patron of the city library
one who buys the goods or uses the services offered especially by an establishment
a restaurant's patrons
the holder of the right of presentation to an English ecclesiastical benefice
a master (see master entry 1 sense 2g) in ancient times who freed a person he had held in slavery but retained some rights over that person
[French, from Middle French] the proprietor of an establishment (such as an inn) especially in France
the chief male officer in some fraternal lodges having both men and women members
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin & Latin; Medieval Latin patronus patron saint, patron of a benefice, pattern, from Latin, defender, from patr-, pater
The first known use of patron was in the 14th century
patronnoun
a person chosen as a special guardian or supporter
a patron of poets
one who gives generous support or approval
a patron of the arts
a person who buys the goods or uses the services offered (as by a business)
patronizeverb
to act as a patron to or of : give aid or support to
patronize the arts
to act as if one were better than
to be a patron of patronize the library
patronize a store
patronizeverb
to act as a patron to or of : give aid or support to
patronize the arts
to act as if one were better than
to be a patron of patronize the library
patronize a store
patronessnoun
a woman who is a patron: as
a woman chosen as a special guardian or supporter
a woman who gives generous support or approval
patronnoun
a person chosen as a special guardian or supporter
a patron of poets
one who gives generous support or approval
a patron of the arts
a person who buys the goods or uses the services offered (as by a business)
1 She is a well-known patron of the arts.
2 the wealthy philanthropist is one of the city's most generous patrons of its symphony orchestra
3 On Saturday, May 11, patrons gathered at Dirt Dog Las Vegas for an event centered around the popular kids TV show.
4 Also new for patrons at Pine Knob — along with Meadow Brook and Michigan Lottery — is the option to purchase parking spots within close walking distance of entry gates.
1 赞助的
4 赞助
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5 保护
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