benefactor

/ˈbenɪfæktə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbenɪfæktər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbe-nə-ˌfak-tər/ (ame, mw)

benefactor — noun

  • benefactorsingular
  • benefactorsplural

1. A benefactor is a person who supports someone else — often an individual, a char

1.名詞B2
釋義

A benefactor is a person who supports someone else — often an individual, a charity, or an institution — by giving them money, valuable items, or practical assistance, usually without expecting to be paid back.

例句

A wealthy benefactor donated enough money to keep the local library open for another decade.

wealthy benefactor

Samira wrote a thank-you letter to her benefactor, who had paid for her university tuition.

同義詞
  • donor

    focuses on the act of giving money or goods, often for a single event or campaign; less personal than benefactor

  • sponsor

    implies financial backing in exchange for publicity, recognition, or a formal arrangement; more transactional than benefactor

  • patron

    traditionally used for supporters of the arts, artists, or cultural institutions over a long period

反義詞
  • beneficiary

    the person or group who receives the help or money

文法句型

possessive + benefactor

benefactor + of + institution

用法筆記

The term often describes someone who gives financial support, but a benefactor may also provide non-financial help such as career guidance, mentorship, or personal connections. When the focus is on receiving, use beneficiary instead.

常見錯誤

❌She was the benefactor of the scholarship.
✅She was the beneficiary of the scholarship.
💡A benefactor gives; a beneficiary receives.