patron

1. N-COUNT A patron is a person who supports and gives money to artists, writers, or musicians. (艺术家、作家、音乐家等的) 资助人

Catherine the Great was a patron of the arts and sciences. 凯瑟琳大帝是艺术和科学的赞助人。

2. N-COUNT The patron of a charity, group, or campaign is an important person who allows his or her name to be used for publicity. (慈善机构、团体、运动等的) 名誉赞助人

He has now become one of the patrons of the association. 他如今已成为该协会的名誉赞助人之一。

3. N-COUNT The patrons of a place such as a bar or hotel are its customers. (酒吧、旅馆等的) 顾客

Few patrons of a high-priced hotel can be led to expect anything other than luxury service. 高价旅馆的顾客几乎没有人会被引导去期待奢侈服务以外的任何东西。

4. N a man, who owns or manages a hotel, restaurant, or bar (旅店，餐馆、酒吧等的)老板