sponsor
gb/spˈɑnsɚ/ us/spˈɑnsɚ/
B1
英语
~ 2400
义项
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名词
B1
entity
1
Person or group giving support
A person or group that gives money or help to support something or someone.
用法模式：
[someone] is a sponsor of [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'sponsor' with 'donor'; a donor often gives without ongoing involvement, while a sponsor may expect publicity or other returns.
近义词
patron (Often used for individuals who support the arts or charities, sometimes with a more personal connection.)
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backer (Informal; usually refers to someone who supports a project or venture financially.)
反义词
beneficiary (The opposite role — someone who receives support rather than giving it.)
搭配
corporate sponsor
|event sponsor
|main sponsor
|official sponsor
|find a sponsor
主题
business
|sports
|charity
|finance
例句
- The company became the main sponsor of the local football team.
- Several sponsors contributed funds for the charity run.
- We are looking for a sponsor to help cover the costs of the festival.
- Her trip was made possible by a generous sponsor.
- The event could not happen without its sponsors.
学习者例句
- The school has a new sponsor.
- A bank is the sponsor of the concert.
- We need a sponsor for our trip.
- The sponsor gave money to the team.
动词
B1
action
2
Give support to something
To give money or help to support something or someone.
用法模式：
to sponsor [someone/something]
常见错误：
Learners may think 'sponsor' only means giving money, but it can also mean officially supporting a proposal, such as in politics.
近义词
fund (Focuses on providing money specifically, without necessarily implying promotion.)
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support (More general; can include non-financial assistance.)
反义词
withdraw support (To stop giving help or funding.)
搭配
sponsor a child
|sponsor an event
|sponsor legislation
|corporations sponsor
|government sponsors
主题
business
|sports
|charity
|finance
例句
- The company will sponsor the marathon next year.
- We sponsored three children through the charity program.
- Several businesses sponsored the art exhibition.
- They agreed to sponsor the new community center project.
- The senator sponsored a bill to improve healthcare access.
学习者例句
- My uncle will sponsor our trip.
- The bank will sponsor the football match.
- We want to sponsor a child in Africa.
- She sponsored a new sports event.
名词
formal
B2
entity
3
Person introducing legislation
A politician who brings a new law idea to the government and supports it.
近义词
proposer (General term for someone who puts forward an idea or motion.)
反义词
opponent (A person who argues against the bill.)
搭配
bill sponsor
|chief sponsor
|legislation sponsor
主题
politics
|law
例句
- The bill's sponsor argued passionately for its passage.
- She was the chief sponsor of the environmental reform act.
- Sponsors of the bill hope it will be passed this year.
学习者例句
- He is the sponsor of the new law.
- The sponsor wants the law to pass.
- She is one of the sponsors of the bill.
名词
B2
entity
4
Person responsible for another officially
A person who is officially responsible for another person in some situations.
近义词
guarantor (Specifically someone who promises to be responsible for another's obligations.)
搭配
immigration sponsor
|wedding sponsor
|godparent sponsor
主题
law
|religion
|relationships
例句
- You need a Canadian citizen as your immigration sponsor.
- She was chosen as the baby's baptism sponsor.
- An adult must act as your sponsor for this application.
学习者例句
- My uncle is my immigration sponsor.
- Her aunt is her baptism sponsor.
- You need a sponsor for this process.
语法
词典原形
sponsor
IPA
GB/spˈɑnsɚ/
US/spˈɑnsɚ/
音节与重音
spon - sor （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (spon)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: sponsor
- Plural: sponsors
Verb
- Base: sponsor
- 3rd Person Singular: sponsors
- Present Participle: sponsoring
- Past: sponsored
词族
Forms
sponsors
noun
sponsoring
verb
sponsored
verb
Core family
sponsorship
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unsponsored
adjective
相关表达
corporate sponsor
1/kˈɔɹpɚɪt spˈɑnsɚ/
fixed phrase
Business giving financial support
A company that gives money to help an event, activity, or person, usually in return for advertising.
例句
- Several corporate sponsors funded the sports tournament.
- Our main corporate sponsor is a large tech company.
find a sponsor
1/fˈaɪnd ə spˈɑnsɚ/
fixed phrase
Look for someone to support you
To look for someone who will give money or help for something you want to do.
例句
- We need to find a sponsor for our charity event.
- It's hard to find a sponsor for such a small project.
official sponsor
1/əfˈɪʃəl spˈɑnsɚ/
fixed phrase
Organization with formal supporter role
A company or group that has formal status as a supporter of an event or activity.
例句
- Pepsi is the official sponsor of the music festival.
- The race has three official sponsors this year.