sponsor

• 指为活动、事业或个人提供支持（通常是资金支持）的个人或组织；也指正式推荐某人以获得奖项、学位或荣誉的保证人。

A noun referring to a person or organization that provides support, often financial, for an event, activity, or person, or an advocate who formally presents someone for an award, degree, or introduction.

1. Financial supporterB1formal

   A person or organization that provides funds or resources for a project, event, or activity.

   财务赞助者

   • The local bank was the main sponsor of the charity run.
   • Our team is looking for a new sponsor for next season.
   • The event would not have been possible without our generous sponsors.

   同义词backerbenefactorfinancierpatronsupporterunderwriter

2. Advocate or championB2formal

   A person who supports, champions, or promotes a cause, idea, or another person.

   赞助人

   • She acted as a sponsor for the new member's application.
   • He was the sponsor who introduced the candidate for the award.
   • The professor served as a sponsor for the student's research grant.

   同义词advocatebackerchampionpatronpromoterproponentsupporterupholder

   反义词adversarycriticdetractorenemyopponent

• 动词，表示向个人、活动或事业提供资金或其他支持，通常以换取广告或认可为条件。

A verb used to indicate the act of providing financial or other support for a person, event, or activity, often in exchange for advertising or recognition.

1. Provide financial supportB1formal

   To provide financial backing or resources for an event, activity, person, or organization, often in exchange for advertising or recognition.

   资助

   • The local bank sponsored the community marathon.
   • A major corporation sponsored the research project.
   • They are looking for a company to sponsor their new sports team.

   同义词backbankrollfinancefundsubsidizesupportunderwrite

2. Take responsibility forB2formal

   To assume responsibility for or leadership of a project, initiative, or person, often by guiding or supporting them.

   承担责任

   • The senior manager sponsored the new employee's training program.
   • She sponsored the bill in parliament.
   • He agreed to sponsor the young artist's development.

   同义词advocatebackchampionguideleadmentorshepherdsupport

   反义词abandondesertforsakeneglect

3. Patronize a businessB2formalamerican

   To regularly shop at a particular store or do business with a specific establishment; to be a customer or client of.

   惠顾

   • We always sponsor the local farmers' market.
   • She sponsors that boutique for her clothing needs.
   • Many residents sponsor the family-owned grocery store.