backer
/ˈbækə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbækər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈba-kər/ (ame, mw)
backer — 名詞
- backersingular
- backersplural
1. a person or organization that provides money or practical help so that a project
贊助者
提供金錢或資源支持的個人或組織
a person or organization that provides money or practical help so that a project, activity, or person can succeed
Amelia's new restaurant opened thanks to a wealthy backer who believed in her vision.
Amelia 的新餐廳因為一位相信她理念的富有贊助者而順利開幕。
wealthy backer — a rich person who provides money for a project
The community centre project found several corporate backers among local businesses.
這座社區中心計畫在當地企業中找到了幾位企業贊助者。
Ricardo is still looking for backers to help produce his documentary film.
Ricardo 仍在尋找願意協助他拍攝紀錄片的贊助者。
The school could not offer scholarships without its international backers.
如果沒有國際贊助者的支持，這所學校根本無法提供獎學金。
Folami spent six months finding backers for the medical research project.
Folami 花了六個月的時間為這個醫學研究計畫尋找贊助者。
- supporter
more general meaning — can be emotional or moral support, not necessarily money
- sponsor
often tied to a specific event or activity; may involve public recognition or advertising
- patron
more formal; typically refers to someone who supports the arts, a charity, or an institution over a long period
- investor
specifically provides money and expects a financial return; a backer may not expect profits