sponsor

US /ˈspɑːn.sɚ/
UK /ˈspɑːn.sɚ/
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贊助商, 發起人

an individual or organization that provides funds for a project or activity carried out by another, in particular for a sporting or artistic event

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The company is a major sponsor of the local charity run.
該公司是當地慈善跑步活動的主要贊助商。
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We are looking for a new sponsor for our sports team.
我們正在為我們的運動隊尋找新的贊助商。
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backerpatronfinancierpromoterbenefactor
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發起人, 擔保人, 提案人

a person who introduces and supports a proposal for a new law

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The senator is the chief sponsor of the new education bill.
這位參議員是新教育法案的主要發起人。
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She acted as a sponsor for the immigration petition.
她擔任了移民請願的擔保人。
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proposeradvocatesupporterbackerguarantor
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贊助, 資助, 支持

to provide funds for a project or activity

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Many companies sponsor local sports teams.
許多公司贊助當地的運動隊。
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The event was sponsored by a major tech firm.
該活動由一家大型科技公司贊助。
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fundfinancesubsidizebacksupport
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發起, 提出, 支持

to propose a new law or bill

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Senator Davis plans to sponsor legislation on climate change.
戴維斯參議員計劃發起有關氣候變化的立法。
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The bill was sponsored by a bipartisan group of representatives.
該法案由兩黨代表團體發起。
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proposeintroduceadvocatechampionback