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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

patron

英  [ˈpeɪtrən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词

  • patrons

    1. [C 可数名词] （艺术家、作家或音乐家等的）资助人

    A patron is a person who supports and gives money to artists, writers, or musicians.

    近义词

    sponsor

    双语例句

    例：

    Catherine the Great was a patron of the arts and sciences.

    卡杰琳娜大帝资助艺术和科学的发展。

    2. [C 可数名词] （慈善机构、团体或运动等的）名誉赞助人

    The patron of a charity, group, or campaign is an important person who allows his or her name to be used for publicity.

    双语例句

    例：

    He has now become one of the patrons of the association.

    他如今已成为该协会的名誉赞助人之一。

    3. [C 可数名词] （酒吧或旅馆等的）顾客

    The patrons of a place such as a bar or hotel are its customers.

    双语例句

    例：

    Few patrons of a high-priced hotel can be led to expect anything other than luxury service.

    高价旅馆的顾客几乎没有人会被引导去期待奢侈服务以外的任何东西。

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