n.[U]

1. 资助，赞助
   public patronage of the arts

   公众对艺术的赞助

2. 资助人身份
3. 恩惠；恩赐态度
4. 惠顾，光顾；（总称）顾客
5. （重要职位的）任命权

n.

1. the support or position of a patron.
   ▸the power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges.
2. a patronizing manner.
3. the regular custom attracted by a restaurant, hotel, etc.