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patron

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n.(对某人,某种目标,艺术等)赞助人,资助人

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形容词:patronal

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patr=father(父)

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patron


/'peɪtrən; `petrən/
n
1 person who gives money or other support to a person, cause, activity, etc 资助人; 赞助人
*a wealthy patron of the arts 艺术方面的富有的赞助人.
2 (fml 文) (regular) customer of a shop, restaurant, theatre, etc (老)主顾, 顾客
*Patrons are requested to leave their bags in the cloakroom. 顾客请将手提包留在衣帽间.

patron


n[C]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Medieval Latin;Origin: patronus, from Latin pater 'father']
someone who supports the activities of an organization, for example by giving money
 a wealthy patron
patron of
 a patron of the arts
a famous person who is officially involved with an organization, such as a charity, and whose name is used to help advertise it
formal someone who uses a particular shop, restaurant, or hotel
 facilities for disabled patrons
see usage notecustomer
1. St. George is the Patron Saint of England.
    圣乔治是英格兰的守护神。

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