n.[U]

1. 資助，贊助
   public patronage of the arts

   公眾對藝術的贊助

2. 資助人身分
3. 恩惠；恩賜態度
4. 惠顧，光顧；（總稱）顧客
5. （重要職位的）任命權

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.