单词详解

1. n. [C]

A. 发起者，主办者，倡议者 (someone who supports or champions something)

    Who is the sponsor of the research program? 谁是这个研究项目的发起人?

B.（广播、电视节目的）赞助者 [an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.)]

    This big company is one of the sponsors of the Olympics.

这个大公司是奥运会的赞助商之一。

Some wealthy sponsors came to our rescue with a generous donation.

几个富有的赞助人慷慨捐赠来解救我们。

2. vt.

A. 发起，主办，倡议 (assume sponsorship of)

Two Virginian Congressmen sponsored the bill.

两位弗吉尼亚国会议员提出这一议案。

The senator announced that he would sponsor the health care plan.

这位参议员宣布他将发起这一保健计划。

B. 资助，赞助 (assume responsibility for or leadership of)

On American radio, advertisers often sponsor whole programs.

在美国电台，广告商往往资助整个节目。

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