patron

• 名词，指支持、保护或赞助某人或某事物（如艺术家、机构或慈善组织）的人，通常提供资金支持；也指老主顾、常客。

A noun referring to a person who supports, protects, or sponsors someone or something, such as an artist, institution, or charity, often financially.

1. Customer or clientB1formal

   A person who uses the services of a particular shop, restaurant, or other business.

   顾客

   • The restaurant offers a discount to regular patrons.
   • The library's patrons can borrow up to ten books at a time.
   • The bar was filled with patrons enjoying the live music.

   同义词buyerclientconsumercustomerpurchaserregularshopper

2. Financial supporterB2formal

   A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.

   赞助人

   • The museum relies on wealthy patrons to fund new exhibitions.
   • She became a patron of the arts after inheriting a fortune.
   • The charity's patrons include several famous celebrities.

   同义词backerbenefactorcontributordonorphilanthropistsponsorsubsidizersupporter

3. Protector or guardianC1formal

   A person who protects or supports someone or something, often in a historical or religious context.

   保护人

   • Saint George is the patron saint of England.
   • The duke acted as a patron to the struggling artist.
   • In ancient Rome, a patron would protect his clients in legal matters.

   同义词advocatechampiondefenderguardianprotectorsupporter