exponent
US /ɪkˈspoʊ.nənt/
UK /ɪkˈspoʊ.nənt/

1.
倡导者, 拥护者, 代表
a person who believes in and promotes the truth or benefits of an idea or theory
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He was a leading exponent of the new economic theory.
他是新经济理论的主要倡导者。
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She is a strong exponent of environmental protection.
她是环境保护的坚定倡导者。