adj.被資助的；被可憐的

動詞patronise的過去式和過去分詞形式.

A sudden gust of wind slapped ivy wet snow into Joe Patronis face. 突然吹來一陣大風，把又涼又濕的雪片，打在喬·佩特羅尼的臉上。

Patroni stabbed his glowing cigar through the air for emplasis. 佩特羅尼把他那只點燃著的雪茄在空中指指點點來強調他的話。

At home I have been patronised by the same people for 20 years. 但是在我家，我被人傲慢地對待了20年。"

Patroni stabbed his glowing cigar through the air for emphasis. 佩特羅尼把他那只點燃著的雪茄在空中指指點點來強調他的話。

A sudden gust of wind slapped icy wet snow into Joe Patronis face. 突然吹來一陣大風，把又涼又濕的雪片，打在喬?佩特羅尼的臉上。

Patroni waved his cigar in salutation and honked his horn twice. 佩特羅尼揮動雪茄表示敬意，并且按了兩下喇叭。