sponsor
/ˈspɒnsə/ · /ˈspɑːnsər/
CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #4752 in the learning path
赞助者；赞助机构
Definitions
n. A person or organisation providing support, often in return for publicity.
赞助者；赞助机构
v. To support a person, event, or activity financially.
赞助；资助
Example
Our swimming club needs a sponsor for new equipment.
我们的游泳俱乐部需要赞助者资助购置新器材。
Local businesses can sponsor community sports programmes to improve public health and strengthen relationships with residents.
当地企业可以赞助社区体育项目，以改善公众健康并加强与居民的联系。
Collocations
- a corporate sponsor
- the main sponsor
- sponsor an event
- sponsor a team
Word family
- sponsorship (n.)
Synonyms
- backer
Usage tip
sponsor可作名词或动词；赞助行为用sponsorship。
FAQ
- What does sponsor mean?
- A person or organisation providing support, often in return for publicity. To support a person, event, or activity financially.
- How is sponsor pronounced?
- UK /ˈspɒnsə/, US /ˈspɑːnsər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
