“赞助人”常见的英文表达是 sponsor,既可以作名词,也可以作动词。
指为活动、项目、个人等提供资金、物资或其他支持的人或组织。例如:
The main sponsor of the event donated a large sum of money.(这次活动的主要赞助人捐赠了一大笔钱 。)
This charity organization is looking for sponsors to support its projects.(这个慈善组织正在寻找赞助人来支持其项目。)
意为“赞助;资助”。例如:
The company sponsors many local sports teams.(这家公司赞助了许多当地的运动队。)
She is sponsored by a well - known brand to study abroad.(她由一个知名品牌赞助出国留学。)
此外,patron 也有“赞助人;资助人;保护人”的意思,但更强调对艺术、文化、慈善事业等提供长期支持,带有一定的保护和鼓励意味,常带有一种较为传统、高雅的语境色彩。例如:
The artist was grateful to his wealthy patron for his continued support.(这位艺术家对他富有的赞助人持续的支持心怀感激 。)