patron

US [ˈpeɪtrən]
UK ['peɪtrən]
  • n.顾客;资助者
  • Web赞助人;庇护者;保护人
Plural Form:patrons  
Patron
n.
1.
(艺术家、作家的)赞助人,资助者a person who gives money and support to artists and writers
Frederick the Great was the patron of many artists.
腓特烈大帝是许多艺术家的赞助人。
2.
名义赞助人(支持慈善组织等的名人,名字常用于有关的广告宣传中)a famous person who supports an organization such as a charity and whose name is used in the advertisements, etc. for the organization
3.
老主顾;顾客;常客a person who uses a particular shop/store, restaurant, etc.
Patrons are requested not to smoke.
请顾客不要吸烟。

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