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supporter

UK //səˈpɔː.tər//US //səˈpɔːr.t̬ɚ//

词源

源自中古法语 'supportour',最终来自拉丁语 'supportare'(意为‘支撑、维持’),由 'sub-'(在下)和 'portare'(携带)组成。

noun

❶ 支持者或拥护者,指积极赞同某一观点、团队或人物并给予帮助的人。常用于政治、体育或社会活动中。

“He is a strong supporter of environmental protection.”

(他是环保事业的坚定支持者。)

“Thousands of supporters gathered to cheer for their team.”

(数千名支持者聚集起来为他们的队伍加油。)

❶ 支撑物或支架,指用于固定或支撑某物的器具或结构。常见于医疗、建筑或服装领域。

“The injured player wore a knee supporter during the match.”

(受伤的球员在比赛中佩戴了护膝支架。)

“This bridge has steel supporters to ensure its stability.”

(这座桥有钢制支撑结构以确保其稳固性。)

同义词:advocate, backer, follower, ally, prop

常见短语

staunch supporter — 坚定的支持者,形容对某人或某事极度忠诚且不易动摇的支持态度。

“He has been a staunch supporter of the movement since its beginning.”

(自运动开始以来,他一直是一名坚定的支持者。)

financial supporter — 经济支持者,指通过资金或资源资助个人、组织或项目的人或机构。

“The museum was built with the help of several financial supporters.”

(这座博物馆是在几位经济支持者的帮助下建成的。)