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词汇 benefactor
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Definition of benefactor in English:

benefactor

noun ˈbɛnɪfaktəˈbɛnəˌfæktər
  • A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.

    施惠者,捐助人,施主,恩人

    a low-interest loan from a benefactor allowed them to build a floor for the exhibition hall
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Mr Thompson thanked the committee members and those who provided the comforts, as well as benefactors and subscribers.
    • New sixth form scholarships have now been created through the work of the School Foundation and generous donations from outside benefactors.
    • Andy was very grateful to the mystery benefactor who provided his bail money even though he had no idea who the person was.
    • That tradition continues into the present day with numerous benefactors who support the arts and humanities.
    • News that a mystery benefactor has chipped in money to provide City with more time to find a buyer will further boost morale.
    • The government and some wealthy benefactors support the arts.
    • All of this has been made possible by the generous contributions of many benefactors at home and abroad.
    • It would be remiss of me not to recognise the contributions of our benefactors and the support of our social partners.
    • Through our museums and galleries we have an obligation to conserve and restore the great works of art handed down to us by previous generations of benefactors.
    • Open to the public and free to attend, the event has been made possible by generous support from club benefactors and sponsors.
    • The move would make the 61-year-old tycoon one of Britain's most generous benefactors.
    • Most of the money for repairs came from community businesses and local benefactors.
    • However, the most important element in our survival has always been our loyal subscribers and benefactors.
    • They're getting together a crew and rich benefactors are putting up the money.
    • Now the school is hoping that a sponsor or a benefactor will come forward to help to meet the costs so that Yorkshire can be represented in the final.
    • Regrettably, his relatives and benefactors had neglected to provide him with any money.
    • It could not have done this without the support of its many sponsors and benefactors.
    • The museum is supported by private benefactors as well as awards from national entities.
    • ‘At the time of the most terrible test, friends and benefactors didn't lift a finger,’ he said.
    • In some cases, the fraudsters have used these details to contact benefactors directly, trying to extract more money.
    Synonyms
    patron, benefactress, supporter, backer, helper, sponsor, promoter, champion
    donor, contributor, subscriber, subsidizer
    philanthropist, good Samaritan, sympathizer, well-wisher, friend
    informal angel, fairy godmother
    archaic almsgiver
    rare benefactrice, benefactrix, philanthrope, Maecenas

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin, from bene facere 'do good (to)' (see benefaction).

Definition of benefactor in US English:

benefactor

nounˈbɛnəˌfæktərˈbenəˌfaktər
  • A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.

    施惠者,捐助人,施主,恩人

    a low-interest loan from a benefactor allowed them to build a floor for the exhibition hall
    Example sentencesExamples
    • However, the most important element in our survival has always been our loyal subscribers and benefactors.
    • Through our museums and galleries we have an obligation to conserve and restore the great works of art handed down to us by previous generations of benefactors.
    • Regrettably, his relatives and benefactors had neglected to provide him with any money.
    • Mr Thompson thanked the committee members and those who provided the comforts, as well as benefactors and subscribers.
    • Andy was very grateful to the mystery benefactor who provided his bail money even though he had no idea who the person was.
    • The move would make the 61-year-old tycoon one of Britain's most generous benefactors.
    • Open to the public and free to attend, the event has been made possible by generous support from club benefactors and sponsors.
    • It would be remiss of me not to recognise the contributions of our benefactors and the support of our social partners.
    • News that a mystery benefactor has chipped in money to provide City with more time to find a buyer will further boost morale.
    • The museum is supported by private benefactors as well as awards from national entities.
    • That tradition continues into the present day with numerous benefactors who support the arts and humanities.
    • ‘At the time of the most terrible test, friends and benefactors didn't lift a finger,’ he said.
    • It could not have done this without the support of its many sponsors and benefactors.
    • In some cases, the fraudsters have used these details to contact benefactors directly, trying to extract more money.
    • New sixth form scholarships have now been created through the work of the School Foundation and generous donations from outside benefactors.
    • They're getting together a crew and rich benefactors are putting up the money.
    • Most of the money for repairs came from community businesses and local benefactors.
    • All of this has been made possible by the generous contributions of many benefactors at home and abroad.
    • The government and some wealthy benefactors support the arts.
    • Now the school is hoping that a sponsor or a benefactor will come forward to help to meet the costs so that Yorkshire can be represented in the final.
    Synonyms
    patron, benefactress, supporter, backer, helper, sponsor, promoter, champion

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin, from bene facere ‘do good (to)’ (see benefaction).

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