patronizing
gb/pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ/ us/pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ/
B2
英语
lekezelő, kioktató, lekezel, odajár, támogat, pártfogol
C1
1
用法模式：
patronizing (to [someone])
I know you mean well, but that explanation sounded patronizing.
Tudom, hogy jót akartál, de az a magyarázat lekezelőnek hangzott.
The manager’s patronizing comments made the team feel undervalued.
A menedzser lekezelő megjegyzései miatt a csapat úgy érezte, hogy nem becsülik meg őket.
She gave him a patronizing smile and changed the subject.
学习者例句
Please don’t be patronizing.
Kérlek, ne légy lekezelő.
His tone was patronizing.
Lekezelő volt a hangneme.
常见错误：
Don’t confuse with the verb sense meaning “to visit a shop/restaurant.” In modern English, the adjective is usually negative (condescending).
含义
condescending and insulting
搭配
patronizing tone
|patronizing manner
|patronizing attitude
|patronizing smile
|patronizing voice
|sound patronizing
|seem patronizing
|come across as patronizing
|a bit patronizing
|in a patronizing way
近义词
condescending (Most direct synonym; stresses acting superior.)
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demeaning (Emphasizes making the other person feel small or lesser.)
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superior (More general; may be less explicit about the tone toward others.)
反义词
respectful (Shows regard and treats the other person as an equal.)
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humble (Does not present yourself as better than others.)
主题
communication
|emotions
|relationships
|conflict
释义
Talking to someone as if they are not smart or not capable.
Speaking or behaving toward someone as if you are superior and they are foolish, inexperienced, or need your guidance.
动词
C1
2
lekezel
B2
用法模式：
patronizing [someone]
He kept patronizing her, even though she had more experience than he did.
Folyton lekezelte, pedig több tapasztalata volt nála.
I wish you’d stop patronizing me and just listen.
Jó lenne, ha abbahagynád a lekezelést, és egyszerűen csak meghallgatnál.
The host tried to be funny but ended up patronizing his guests.
学习者例句
Don’t patronize me.
Ne kezelj le.
She felt he was patronizing her.
Úgy érezte, hogy lekezeli.
常见错误：
Learners often assume it means “helping” or “supporting.” In this sense, it is negative and means “talking down to.”
含义
treating someone as inferior
搭配
patronizing someone
|stop patronizing me
|feel patronized
|patronize your staff
|patronize your audience
|patronize your partner
|patronize the customer
|patronizing remarks
|patronizing comments
|patronizing behavior
近义词
talk down to (Very common phrasing; focuses on speech.)
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condescend to (Often more formal; suggests reluctant superiority.)
反义词
respect (Treats someone as worthy and equal.)
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defer to (Shows respect for someone’s judgment or authority.)
主题
communication
|relationships
|conflict
释义
To talk to someone like they are less capable than you.
Acting toward someone in a way that shows you think you are better than they are; talking down to them.
动词
B2
FORMAL
3
odajár
B1
用法模式：
patronizing [a business/place]
More people are patronizing small cafés in the neighborhood.
Egyre többen járnak a környék kis kávézóiba.
We stopped patronizing that store after the service got worse.
Miután romlott a kiszolgálás, nem jártunk többé abba a boltba.
Tourists were patronizing the market stalls all afternoon.
学习者例句
We patronize this restaurant every week.
Minden héten ebbe az étterembe járunk.
常见错误：
This sense is neutral/formal, but the adjective “patronizing” is usually negative (condescending).
含义
frequenting a business as customer
搭配
patronizing local businesses
|patronizing a restaurant
|patronizing a bar
|continue patronizing
|encourage people to patronize
|people patronizing the store
|patronize a shop
|patronize a café
|patronize a hotel
|patronize a cinema
近义词
frequent (Focuses on visiting often; not necessarily purchasing.)
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visit (More general and less formal.)
反义词
boycott (Refuses to buy from a business as a protest.)
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avoid (Stays away without implying protest.)
主题
shopping
|food_and_drink
|business
|daily_life
释义
To visit and buy things from a business.
Going to a shop, restaurant, bar, or other business as a customer, especially regularly.
动词
C1
FORMAL
4
用法模式：
patronizing [an artist/organization/activity]
For years, wealthy families were patronizing the local theatre.
Éveken át tehetős családok támogatták a helyi színházat.
The gallery survived by patronizing emerging artists and promoting their work.
A galéria úgy maradt fenn, hogy támogatta a feltörekvő művészeket, és népszerűsítette a munkáikat.
Several donors began patronizing the festival after its first successful year.
学习者例句
They are patronizing the arts in their city.
Támogatják a művészeteket a városukban.
常见错误：
In everyday conversation, people often use “support” or “sponsor” instead; “patronize” can sound formal.
含义
supporting arts with money
搭配
patronizing the arts
|patronizing an artist
|patronizing a theatre
|patronizing a museum
|patronizing a festival
|patronize the opera
|patronize an exhibition
|patronize a cultural institution
近义词
support (Broader and more common; not limited to arts.)
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sponsor (Often implies a public or commercial arrangement.)
反义词
defund (Stops providing financial support.)
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oppose (Actively works against something rather than supporting it.)
主题
arts
|business
|charity
|culture
释义
To help pay for art or an organization.
Supporting an artist, organization, or activity by providing money or other resources, often on an ongoing basis.
语法
词典原形
patronizing
IPA
GB/pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ/
US/pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ/
音节与重音
pat - ron - iz - ing （4 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (pat)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: patronizing
词族
Core family
patronize
verb C1
patronizingly
adverb C1
相关表达
come across as patronizing
1/kˈʌm əkɹˈɔs ˈæz pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ/
fixed phrase
seem condescending unintentionally
To seem like you are talking down to someone.
例句
- I was trying to help, but I’m worried I came across as patronizing.
- He comes across as patronizing when he explains basic things.
- That message might come across as patronizing, so maybe rewrite it.
学习者例句
- I don’t want to come across as patronizing.
patronizing manner
1/pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ mˈænɚ/
fixed phrase
condescending way of behaving
A way of acting that treats others like they are less capable.
例句
- He answered in a patronizing manner, as if she hadn’t done any research.
- Even when she was being helpful, her patronizing manner put people off.
- Please explain it normally, not in that patronizing manner.
学习者例句
- She spoke in a patronizing manner.
patronizing smile
1/pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ smˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
smile that feels condescending
A smile that makes you feel looked down on.
例句
- He gave her a patronizing smile and said, 'You’ll understand when you’re older.'
- I got a patronizing smile instead of a real answer.
- She responded with a patronizing smile that ended the conversation.
学习者例句
- He gave me a patronizing smile.
patronizing tone
1/pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ tˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
condescending way of speaking
A voice that sounds like you think you are better than someone.
例句
- I didn’t like his patronizing tone during the meeting.
- Her email sounded polite, but the patronizing tone annoyed people.
- Try not to use a patronizing tone when you’re explaining the rules.
学习者例句
- His patronizing tone made me angry.