patron

名词

1. 1

   顾客、常客正式

   The library asks patrons to keep their phones on silent.

   图书馆请读者将手机保持静音。

2. 2

   赞助人、资助者

   A wealthy patron paid for the young pianist's training abroad.

   一位富有的赞助人资助这位年轻钢琴家出国进修。

3. 3

   支持者、拥护者

   She became a patron of several charities for homeless children.

   她成为几个街童慈善机构的支持者。

4. 4

   主保圣人、守护神宗教

   He is the patron of travelers and sailors in many countries.

   在许多国家，他是旅人与水手的主保圣人。