patron
US /ˈpeɪ.trən/
UK /ˈpeɪ.trən/

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赞助人, 资助者, 保护人
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity
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The library relies on the generous support of its patrons.
图书馆依赖其赞助人的慷慨支持。
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She is a well-known patron of the arts.
她是著名的艺术赞助人。