(艺术家的)赞助人,资助者 a person who gives money and support to artists and writers
Frederick the Great was the patron of many artists. 腓特烈大帝是许多艺术家的赞助人。
名义赞助人(支持慈善组织等的名人,名字常用于有关的广告宣传中) a famous person who supports an organization such as a charity and whose name is used in the advertisements, etc. for the organization
老主顾;顾客;常客 a person who uses a particular shop/store, restaurant, etc.
N-COUNT (艺术家、作家和音乐家等的)赞助人,资助人 A patron is a person who supports and gives money to artists, writers, or musicians.
Catherine the Great was a patron of the arts and sciences. 叶卡捷琳娜大帝资助发展艺术和科学。
N-COUNT (允许慈善机构、团体和活动等使用自己的名字作宣传的)代言人,名义赞助人 The patron of a charity, group, or campaign is an important person who allows his or her name to be used for publicity.
Fiona and Alastair have become patrons of the National Missing Person's Helpline. 菲奥娜和阿拉斯泰尔已经成为国家失踪人口服务热线的代言人。
N-COUNT (酒吧、旅馆等的)主顾,顾客 The patrons of a place such as a pub, bar, or hotel are its customers.
He spent the night at the Savoy: like so many of its patrons, he could not resist the exclusively English cooking. 他在萨沃伊酒店过了夜:和许多顾客一样,他无法抗拒精美的英式菜肴。